T-Mobile US has signed a new, multi-year, deal with Nokia worth USD 3.5 billion, to push the nationwide deployment of 5G. Under the contract, Nokia will provide T-Mobile with its complete end-to-end 5G technology, software and services portfolio and help build the operator’s nationwide 5G network with 600 MHz and 28 GHz millimeter wave 5G capabilities compliant with 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) standards. Nokia’s portfolio includes commercial AirScale radio platforms and cloud-native core, AirFrame hardware, CloudBand software, SON and 5G Acceleration Services.
Using 5G, the two companies plan to develop, test and launch the next generation of connectivity services that will cover a wide range of industries, including enterprise, smart cities, utilities, transportation, health, manufacturing, retail, agriculture and government agencies.
With the news, Nokia reiterated the outlook it gave earlier this month, saying it included the expected impact of the agreement.
