AirScale Jordan incites digital spring revolution
Orange Jordan has chosen comms system maker Nokia to replace its entire Radio Access Network and replace it with more powerful, fuel efficient and less hackable equipment from Finland’s flagship mobile equipment provider. Nokia will install 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) kit across the Kingdom of Jordan (pictured). Orange Jordan says it is the foundation of its host nation’s digital transformation and a birthplace for an enervated, knowledge-based economy.
The 5G RAN equipment in its AirScale range is powered by its ReefShark System on Chip (SoC) technology and promises to be more energy efficient. Orange Jordan is ripping out its entire existing RAN network aims to provide 5G services to half the population within four years followed by 5% year-on-year growth.
The deal includes the latest generation massive MIMO radios with support for high RF bandwidth as well as AirScale Baseband and Dual-band Remote Radio Head (RRH) products. Nokia will also supply its Single RAN system under which one base station can run 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G technologies simultaneously. This makes Orange Jordan much more ‘site-efficient’ across its network.
Jordan top mobile network operator will also benefit from Nokia’s NetAct network management system that consolidates the views of the network into a more easily monitored and managed presentation. Nokia will offer digital design, installation and technical support services.
“5G technology will have an evolutionary impact on the Kingdom of Jordan, by stimulating growth and advancing services for industries and consumers.” said Nokia’s President of Mobile Networks Tommi Uitto, “we are delighted to help Orange Jordan [catalyse] a digital transformation.”