Nokia software update to 5G

14. 07. 2020 Tuesday / By: Robert Denes / Industrial / Exact time: BST / Print this page

Finnish telecommunications equipment maker Nokia on Tuesday launched software that allows mobile operators to upgrade their 4G radio stations to the new 5G technology without having to visit the location or replace the equipment. With this short process, it will save tens of billions of euros in on-site planning and reassessment costs for service providers.

Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia launched software on Tuesday that allows mobile operators to upgrade their 4G radio stations to new 5G technology without having to visit the location or exchange equipment.

“This solution has the potential to save the telecommunications industry tens of billions of euros in on-site planning and revaluation costs,” Nokia said in a statement."

Press Release

Nokia can instantly migrate 5 Million legacy 4G radio units to 5G

  • Software upgrade offers seamless transition for installed 4G/LTE radios to 5G/NR

  • Move avoids the need for tower climbs enabling immediate enablement of 5G/NR

    14 July 2020 Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced the availability of a software based upgrade that will enable its 4G/LTE radios to be migrated seamlessly to 5G/NR. These features will have a high value to Nokia’s customers as they provide immediate support for approximately one million radios, reaching 3.1 million by the end of the year and over 5 million in 2021. By upgrading existing radio elements via software, Nokia is helping to streamline the process of refarming 4G/LTE spectrum into 5G/NR. The move will also support existing customers and the installed base by offering a seamless and cost-effective upgrade path to 5G/NR.

    According to Nokia, the software update will be immediately available to about one million radios, and availability will increase to 3.1 million by the end of the year and to more than 5 million in 2021.


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