Nokia is the exclusive supplier of 5G RAN and will support
the modernization of the shared network ensuring TTN’s three million customers
have the best connectivity experiences. The availability of spectrum in the
3.5GHz band will offer incredibly fast 5G speeds to customers.
The modernization deal will focus initially on Denmark’s
four largest cities before expanding to cover most Danish customers during
2022. It will see Nokia provide its ReefShark SoC (System on Chip) based
AirScale 5G RAN portfolio including 5G Massive MIMO antennas to deliver
enhanced ultra-fast, low-latency, and high capacity mobile broadband services
to both TTN’s consumer and enterprise customers.
The deal will see Nokia continue its partnership with both
companies and the operation of the joint network, which first started in 2012.
Nokia together with Telenor and Telia was the first to test 5G in Denmark and
among the first to activate 5G on a shared network.
TTN is Denmark’s largest mobile network with more than 4,300
sites. The merger between the two networks first began in 2012 with both
companies each owning 50 percent of the network. It provides customers with
better coverage, capacity, and quality, as well as reducing the companies’
overall CO2 footprint.
Thomas Kjærsgaard, CEO of Telia Denmark, commented: “The 5G
network supports the increasing need for data and advanced communication
solutions in Denmark. With the modernization of the network, we are making a
significant investment in and upgrade of the vital Danish telecoms
infrastructure. A strong network is the foundation for our continued work to
support the digitalization of Denmark, the development of our economy,
innovation, and sustainable solutions for the future.”
Lars Thomsen, CEO of Telenor Denmark, said: “As with
everything else we do, our rollout is based on how we create the most real
value for our customers. With our nationwide network rollout, Danes will
experience higher speeds and better coverage in both urban and peri-urban
areas. Specifically, the 5G upgrades will mean twice the speeds in densely
populated areas and significant improvements across the country.”
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia,
commented: “Nokia has a long-standing and collaborative partnership with TTN -
Telenor and Telia’s joint venture. Together we have delivered many technology
‘firsts’, which highlights our shared commitment to providing word-class
connectivity, including the TTN 5G pilot in Denmark which was the first network
to simultaneously support 2G-5G sharing.
I look forward to continuing to work closely with Telenor
and Telia and support their ambition to promote digitalization in Danish
society and deliver new exciting solutions to its consumer, enterprise, and
Industry 4.0 customers.”