Nokia announced a comprehensive 5G contract with Claro Argentina to roll out 5G infrastructure across the country. The contract covers the first phase of 5G deployment in Argentina, reaching Argentina’s major cities. The contract supports Claro’s strategy to digitalize Argentina by providing reliable, low-latency and ultra-fast connectivity to consumers and businesses. Nokia is the sole supplier and this contract will increase its market share.
Nokia will deploy equipment from its industry-leading 5G AirScale portfolio, powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, which includes base stations, baseband units and the latest generation of Massive MIMO radios to deliver superior 5G capacity and coverage while simplifying deployment, and Nokia will also provide planning, implementation, integration and network optimization services.
Claro becomes the first customer in Latin America to deploy Nokia’s Interleaved Passive Active Antennas (IPAA+) across all of its locations. Service providers typically face the challenge of finding additional space on towers and rooftops to add 5G antennas. Nokia’s IPAA+ accelerates 5G deployment by addressing this practical problem. With a modular design, the compact antenna solution supports a wide range of frequencies from 700 MHz to 2.6 GHz and the 3.5 GHz 5G band.
Nokia has been a long-standing partner of Claro Argentina, helping the company roll out its 2G, 3G, 4G and now 5G networks.
Julio Carlos Porras, CEO of Claro Argentina
Our investment in 5G networks with our partner Nokia is a testament to our technology leadership and commitment to innovation. It will continue the digitalization of society by providing faster connections, increased capacity and seamless connectivity to densely populated areas, supporting both citizens and businesses. This will enable unprecedented levels of innovation and efficiency across sectors, enabling organizations to thrive in today’s rapidly changing digital environment.
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks, Nokia
“We are proud to support Claro Argentina as their strategic partner as they have ambitious plans to transform Argentine society through the rollout of their 5G network. Our industry-leading 5G portfolio will establish the foundation for their digital transformation and open up exciting new opportunities for people and businesses to experience enhanced mobile connectivity.”