Nokia has signed a one-year extension contract with Taiwan Mobile, aiming to enhance the latter’s 5G network performance and capacity and upgrade its 4G/LTE network. This partnership represents a significant move, especially after the merger of Taiwan Mobile and Taiwan Star, aiming to improve network coverage, notably in rural areas. This initiative benefits Taiwan Mobile’s customer base of approximately 10 million users, in addition to supporting over 1 million IoT devices. The contract is not just a routine upgrade; it prepares the network for the upcoming 5G-Advanced era, marking a considerable technological leap.
Under the terms of this deal, Nokia will supply Taiwan Mobile with top-tier equipment from its cutting-edge 5G AirScale portfolio for the first time. This includes next-generation modular high-capacity AirScale baseband solutions along with energy-efficient Massive MIMO radios and Remote Radio Head products. All of these technologies are powered by Nokia’s ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, which promises superior network coverage and capacity. The project also involves modernizing thousands of existing LTE sites, enhancing energy efficiency in line with Taiwan Mobile’s sustainability goals. Nokia’s IPAA+ solution will be implemented to add new antennas in densely populated urban areas, ensuring robust connectivity and better network performance.
Enhanced Network Performance and Sustainability
Nokia has signed a one-year extension contract with Taiwan Mobile to boost their 5G network performance and expand the 4G/LTE network. This comes in the wake of Taiwan Mobile’s merger with Taiwan Star, aiming to enhance network coverage, particularly in rural regions. This upgrade benefits Taiwan Mobile’s approximately 10 million users and supports over 1 million IoT devices. The contract is not merely a routine enhancement; it’s a strategic move to prepare for the 5G-Advanced era, representing a significant technological advancement.
Under this agreement, Nokia will provide Taiwan Mobile with premium equipment from its state-of-the-art 5G AirScale portfolio. This includes next-gen modular high-capacity AirScale baseband solutions, energy-efficient Massive MIMO radios, and Remote Radio Head products. These technologies are powered by Nokia’s ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, which guarantees superior network coverage and capacity. The project also involves upgrading thousands of LTE sites to improve energy efficiency, aligning with Taiwan Mobile’s sustainability objectives. Nokia’s IPAA+ solution will be deployed to add new antennas in densely populated urban areas, ensuring strong connectivity and superior network performance.
