Nokia has signed a deal with Claro’s Argentine operations to roll out 5G infrastructure in the country, covering the first phase of rollout in the country’s major cities.
Nokia announced in a press release that it will be the sole supplier of 5G networks and services, providing the necessary kit from its AirScale product line, including base stations, baseband units and massive MIMO radios.
The partners hope that the widespread adoption of 5G will spark a “digital revolution” in Argentina, highlighting the benefits the network will bring to many industry sectors, including manufacturing and oil and gas.
Claro Argentina CEO Julio Carlos Porras said the introduction of 5G will “provide high-speed connectivity to densely populated areas, supporting both citizens and businesses” and “allowing for unprecedented levels of innovation and efficiency in various sectors.”
The project will also employ Nokia’s interleaved passive-active antennas across Claro’s footprint, the duo explained.
The technology is a compact solution that Nokia claims will eliminate the need to find additional space to implement 5G antennas and will support a wide range of frequencies.
The agreement builds on the existing partnership between the two companies, with Nokia supporting Claro’s existing network deployment.
“Claro Argentina has big plans to transform Argentine society through the rollout of its 5G network and we are proud to support them as a strategic partner,” said Tommy Uitto, president of Mobile Networks at Nokia.
Claro, owned by Mexico’s America Movil, is one of Argentina’s largest telecommunications operators along with Movistar and Telecom Argentina’s Personal.
