ANTEL and Nokia make the first 5G call on a commercial network in Latin America
April 10 2019 - 7:38AM
Press Release
- Nokia provides ANTEL 5G radio network, optical transport,
professional and support services
- ANTEL and Nokia made the first 5G call in Uruguay using the 28
GHz frequency band
- 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."
Resources:
- Web page: Nokia 5G
- Web page: Nokia 5G Acceleration Services
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
Media Enquiries:
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Email: press.services@nokia.com
ANTEL Communications Phone: + 598 2928 8500
Email: prensa@antel.com.uy www.antel.com.uy
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