Nokia and TIM extend technology partnership in Brazil to expand 4G LTE network in 700 MHz spectrum band
March 15 2017 - 10:01AM
Press Release
- Agreement upgrades network to 4.5G Pro, paving way for network
modernization towards 5G with use of Nokia AirScale radio
platform
- Three-year turnkey agreement covers antennas, power,
optimization services and civil works in around 9,000 sites
15 March, 2017
São Paulo, Brazil - Nokia has extended its long-term
relationship with TIM in Brazil, signing a new contract supporting
the operator's strategy to build a robust network infrastructure to
cope with increasing consumption of mobile data with 4G.
TIM, the leader in 4G coverage in the country, is the first
operator in Brazil to use the frequency of 2600 Mhz and refarm the
1800 Mhz frequency band to 4G LTE. TIM is now ready to make the
move to future-proofing its network using the 700 MHz spectrum
band, which enables excellent indoor and rural area coverage for
4G-enabled devices.
To support this groundbreaking network project, TIM has selected
the Nokia AirScale radio access platform, which runs multiple
radio technologies simultaneously in one base station and allows
virtually unlimited scalability that will support massive IoT
demand and 5G speeds. With the network upgrade to 4.5G Pro the
operator will be able to better mix frequencies and technology
usage at the same site, reducing costs and ensuring a fast and
smooth deployment of the new LTE network.
Leonardo Capdeville, head of Technology at TIM, said:
"We're looking at the highest technology quality standard today in
the market, with the combination of three spectrum bands to
increase our capacity and improve the end-user experience. With the
support of Nokia and its AirScale radio access, we will be able to
reach more areas and speed up LTE coverage in the country,
reinforcing our innovation capabilities and commitment to the
Brazilian market."
Luiz Tonisi, head of the TIM Brazil customer team at
Nokia, said: "Our commitment with TIM is to deliver a
best-in-class service experience for its subscribers. This project
is an important milestone for us as it paves the way towards the
network of the future and reinforces our long-standing partnership
with TIM. The near future looks very promising with the possibility
to expand further our LTE footprint and make a positive impact in
the digital society."
This news follows another initiative, announced in late 2015, in
which Nokia and TIM collaborated to modernize and expand TIM's 3G
and 4G LTE networks in 17 states in Brazil with the use of Nokia's
small cells products, as well as the implementation, optimization
and care services.
Resources
- Web Page: LTE - The path to 5G with 4.5G Pro for a superior
experience
- Web Page: Nokia AirScale Radio Access
- Web Page: AirScale Executive Summary
- Web Page: Nokia NetAct
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About TIM TIM's mission is to connect and care for each
customer, so that everyone can do more. Its motto - "Evolve to do
things differently" - highlights the Company's evolution within the
country as well as its innovative and pioneering approach. Based on
its Investment Plan, specially focused on network infrastructure,
and following its pillars of innovation, quality and user
experience, TIM continues to lead market trends, betting further on
both strengthening its data network and offering innovative digital
services in the marketplace. TIM is Brazil's leader in 4G coverage.
In 2016, TIM more than tripled the number of connected cities,
adding more than double the number of covered locations of the
second-largest market player. TIM is the leader in governance
practices and remains the only company in the telecommunications
sector in the New Market of Commodities and Futures Exchange of the
São Paulo Stock Exchange (Novo Mercado da BM&FBOVESPA),
recognized as having the highest level of corporate governance, in
addition to being the oldest company from the sector that is part
of the Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE). For more information,
please visit: www.tim.com.br.
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From the enabling infrastructure for 5G and the Internet of
Things, to emerging applications in virtual reality and digital
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