Nokia bags 5G SA RAN sharing deployment deal from Singapore’s M1-StarHub joint venture

Finland’s Nokia on Monday said it has been selected by Antina Pte Ltd., a joint venture between M1 and StarHub, to deploy a 5G SA Radio Access Network (RAN) sharing network across Singapore.

Under the partnership, Nokia will provide equipment from its AirScale portfolio and CloudRAN solution to build the 5G SA RAN network infrastructure, using the 3.5GHz band.

Nokia will also supply 5G base stations and small cells solution for indoor coverage, along with supplying other radio access products.

Nokia said its CloudRAN technology will help Antina meet evolving customer needs, while the NetAct network management software, will streamline operations and securely manage Antina’s networks.

The partnership is also expected to enable new use cases across entertainment, cloud gaming, transportation, education, and healthcare.

“We look forward to supporting Antina in the deployment of a successful rollout of the 5G SA network in Singapore which aligns with the country’s vision of creating a world-class 5G infrastructure. We hope other global markets considering making the move to 5G SA will take note of Antina’s success,” said Tommi Uitto, president of Mobile Networks, Nokia.