The deployment is intended to meet the country’s current and future demands for more data
Nokia is to upgrade Zain Iraq’s network in the south of the country, using microwave tech to boost network capacity and modernise infrastructure. This is Nokia’s first implementation of microwave technology in Iraq: it will replace older equipment.
The deployment begins immediately as Zain Iraq is experiencing increasing demand for data services. Nokia says it will implement the deployment will include its latest E-band solutions to upgrade Zain Iraq’s microwave backbone. Nokia claims its UBT-T XP version offers the highest transmit power in the market.
The technology reduces antenna sizes and tower load, reducing capital (capex) and operational expenditure (opex).
Emre Gurkan, CEO of Zain Iraq, says, “Our partnership with Nokia enables us to overcome capacity limitations and modernise our network infrastructure. With Nokia’s advanced microwave technology and E-band solutions, we are not only resolving current challenges but also future-proofing our network for future growth.”