Vodafone has extended its long-standing partnership with Nokia through a new five-year agreement aimed at accelerating 5G rollout across Europe and Africa.
The renewed collaboration focuses on deploying Nokia’s advanced AirScale radio access network technology, which promises faster speeds, wider coverage, and improved energy efficiency.
A highlight of the partnership is the introduction of Africa’s first dual-band 5G Massive MIMO radio, a key innovation expected to enhance connectivity and support the growing demand for data services.
The new system will boost network capacity while lowering energy consumption, supporting more sustainable and cost-effective operations across Vodafone’s markets, including with Safaricom.
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Author summary: Vodafone and Nokia partner to accelerate 5G rollout.