Also in today s EMEA regional roundup: Iliad has an epic 2020, all things considered; BICS introduces 5G roaming between Austria and Switzerland; O2 prepares for take-off.
Nokia has signed a four-year 5G network expansion deal with Emirati operator Du. As part of the agreement, Nokia will equip the new 5G sites with its Single Radio Access Network (SRAN) technology, bringing 5G services to new locations and helping to address the demand for beefed-up broadband services. Nokia will also deploy its NetAct and Performance Manager network management offerings, which, says the vendor, will present Du with a clearer oversight of its operations.