Nokia to Help Deploy C-Band Network For AT&T

 Nokia yesterday announced it has signed a five-year deal with AT&T to deploy the mobile operator’s C-band network in parts of the U.S. By deploying 5G in C-band spectrum with Nokia, AT&T will be able to better provide cutting-edge 5G services with the right mix of coverage and capacity.

The first phase of the C-band auction opened up 280 MHz of spectrum with 100 MHz of spectrum available for 5G deployments by the end of this year. 

Nokia’s C-band portfolio includes support for both 5G standalone (SA) networks and non-standalone (NSA) networks, cloud-based implementations and Open RAN products, providing AT&T with flexibility for its 5G deployment. Nokia’s C-band RAN technology will interwork with existing Nokia LTE RAN equipment deployed by AT&T for a powerful user experience. Continue Reading