ANTEL and Nokia make the first 5G call on a commercial network in Latin America
10 Abril 2019 - 07:00AM
Press Release
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Nokia provides ANTEL 5G radio network, optical
transport, professional and support services
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ANTEL and Nokia made the first 5G call in
Uruguay using the 28 GHz frequency band
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Demonstrates the low latency capabilities of 5G
using a virtual-reality sports application
10 April 2019
Espoo, Finland - Nokia and ANTEL,
the Uruguayan state owned operator, successfully completed the
installation of the first 5G commercial network in Latin America.
This network deployment started in the Barra de Manantiales area,
Maldonado Department, where the first 5G base stations are
operational and ready to provide services. ANTEL showed the
ultra-low latencies and high speeds of 5G to local authorities and
press at a launch event, using a virtual-reality sports application
called "penalty kick".
5G technology will allow high capability in terms
of connectivity for massive numbers of IoT devices, speeds
exceeding gigabits per second, as well as immediate response times
due to its ultra-low latency.
Nokia and ANTEL have a long and important
partnership in delivering mobile, IP and optical services to the
Uruguayan market. They continue to work closely together in
delivering the full commercial deployment of the 5G radio network.
Nokia's services expertise plays a key role in deploying 5G
networks and the team worked closely with the ANTEL team to deliver
this demonstration for Uruguay.
Andrés Tolosa, President of
ANTEL, said: "We are very proud to be the first operator in
Latin America to set a 5G network into commercial service. This
milestone is in line with our strong commitment to the development
of the industrial and entertainment sectors as well as a great
impulse to application development. We are a worldwide reference in
FTTH networks and pioneers in providing our subscribers with
state-of-the-art mobile networks. This great step towards 5G, with
Nokia's support, enhances our technological ecosystem. Once again,
we confirm our technological leadership in the region."
Osvaldo Di Campli, Head of Latin
America for Nokia, said: "5G is an exciting opportunity for
growth and to introduce new services and we are pleased to work
with ANTEL on their 5G commercial deployment. This clearly
underscores Nokia's end-to-end experience in 5G and we look forward
to supporting ANTEL as they continue to innovate with new
services."
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About ANTEL
ANTEL, the Uruguayan state owned operator, has the technological
commitment to provide universal access in terms of broadband
services and has taken firm steps to eliminate the digital divide
in the country. One of these steps is the deployment of a
nationwide FTTH network. Currently, ANTEL provides internet
connectivity to a total of 78% homes countrywide, with more that
68% being served by fiber optical connections. ANTEL was the first
operator in Latin America to provide LTE to its customers, being
awarded by Ookla with the Speedtest Award 2018 for the "Fastest
Mobile Network in Uruguay". The same report established Uruguay as
the #1 in mobile network speed in Latin America.
ANTEL owns Monet fiber submarine optical cable
that connects the country to the US, which together with the new
Tier III Data Center strategically placed between Argentina and
Brazil, positions ANTEL as a regional connectivity and cloud
services provider.
About Nokia
We create the technology to connect the world. We develop and
deliver the industry's only end-to-end portfolio of network
equipment, software, services and licensing that is available
globally. Our customers include communications service providers
whose combined networks support 6.1 billion subscriptions, as well
as enterprises in the private and public sector that use our
network portfolio to increase productivity and enrich lives.
Through our research teams, including the
world-renowned Nokia Bell Labs, we are leading the world to adopt
end-to-end 5G networks that are faster, more secure and capable of
revolutionizing lives, economies and societies. Nokia adheres to
the highest ethical business standards as we create technology with
social purpose, quality and integrity. www.nokia.com
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Communications
Phone: +358 10 448 4900
Email: press.services@nokia.com
ANTEL
Communications
Phone: + 598 2928 8500
Email: prensa@antel.com.uy
www.antel.com.uy
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