French telecommunications group Iliad announced it has selected Finnish vendor Nokia as its strategic partner for its 5G network deployments in France and Italy.
The vendor has been working with Iliad since 2010 and has participated in the telco’s deployments of 3G and 4G networks.
“By deciding to team up with Nokia, the Group has made a clear choice for European technology and strategic independence,” an Iliad spokesperson said.
Iliad announced plans to begin its 5G rollout in 2020 and will eventually provide 5G services to 17 million subscribers in France and Italy.
