Nokia and Vodafone set gigabit fibre broadband record
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Nokia and Vodafone have joined forces to set a new gigabit fibre broadband record through a successful Passive Optical Network (PON) trial.
PON implements a point-to-multipoint topology, in which a single optical fibre serves multiple endpoints by using unpowered fibre optic splitters to divide the fibre bandwidth among multiple access points.
Nokia Oyj: Nokia and Zain KSA smarten up Saudi homes and offices with 5G-powered FWA and Wi-Fi 6 6
Nokia and Zain KSA are expanding their strategic 5G partnership with a rollout of 60,000 FastMile 5G Gateways across Saudi Arabia over the next 12 months
The 5G fixed wireless access gateways are the first to incorporate eSIMS (embedded SIM), aligning with Zain KSA s digital transformation strategy to enhance the customer experience
FastMile 5G gateways connect homes and businesses with ultra-fast 5G technology, and support Wi-Fi 6
06 January 2021
Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced an expansion of its strategic 5G partnership with Zain KSA to rollout 60,000 FastMile 5G Gateway 3.1 with eSIM across Saudi Arabia over the next 12 months. The gateways will deliver stronger signal, better connectivity and ultra-high data speeds to every corner of homes and offices in the Kingdom. The move allows Zain KSA to support smart home and office adoption in the country with enhanced connec