Nokia secures 5G deal with Claro Argentina for nationwide deployment

Nokia has announced it has signed a comprehensive 5G deal with Claro Argentina (Claro) to deploy 5G infrastructure across the country. The agreement will cover the first phase of 5G implementation in the country, reaching Argentina’s largest cities. The deal supports Claro’s strategy of digitising Argentina with reliable, low-latency and ultra-high-speed connectivity for consumers and enterprises. Nokia is the sole supplier and will see its market share increase in the deal.

Nokia will deploy equipment from its 5G AirScale portfolio, powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology. This includes base stations, baseband units and its latest generation of Massive MIMO radios, delivering extensive, 5G capacity and coverage, as well as enabling easy deployments. 5G technology is set to transform a number of vertical sectors in Argentina including manufacturing, and oil and gas, among others. Nokia will also offer planning, deployment, integration and network optimisation services.

Claro will become the first customer in Latin America to deploy Nokia’s Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA+) across its entire footprint. Service providers typically face the challenge of finding additional space on towers and rooftops to add 5G antennas. Nokia’s IPAA+ accelerates the deployment of 5G by addressing this practical issue. Its modular design supports a wide range of frequencies, from 700 MHz to 2.6 GHz, and the 3.5 GHz 5G band with a compact antenna solution.

Nokia is a long-standing partner of Claro Argentina and has supported the operator with the deployment of its 2G, 3G, 4G, and now 5G networks.

Julio Carlos Porras, the CEO at Claro Argentina, said, “The investment in our 5G network with our partner, Nokia, confirms our technology leadership and commitment to innovation. It will continue to digitise society by bringing high-speed connectivity and increased capacity to densely populated areas supporting citizens and enterprises alike. This will enable unprecedented levels of innovation and efficiency across various sectors, empowering organisations to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.”

Tommi Uitto, the president of mobile networks at Nokia, said, “Claro Argentina has big plans for transforming Argentinian society through the deployment of 5G networks, and we are proud to support it as its partner. Our 5G portfolio will establish the foundation for digital transformation, opening new opportunities for people and businesses to experience enhanced mobile connectivity.”

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