Chunghwa Telecom has been active in mobile communications for many versions of mobile communications.  (Image: Pixabay)

Nokia will supply Taiwanese company Chunghwa Telecom with a range of 5G solutions. The main focus is on new business models and reducing the carbon footprint.

The company Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) wants to improve its 5G network in the central and southern regions of Taiwan. In this context, CHT has now signed a supply agreement with Nokia. The Finns will provide equipment for 4,000 new sites to boost the performance and capacity of the 5G network. In addition, Nokia says it supports CHT’s goal of further expanding its market leadership by realizing the full potential of 5G while significantly reducing its environmental footprint.

Nokia will supply CHT with a wide range of solutions from its AirScale Single RAN equipment portfolio, including macro base stations, small cells, 5G Massive MIMO antennas (64TRX and 32TRX) and passive RRH (8TRX and 4TRX) supporting different frequency bands. These solutions will help CHT continuously improve 5G coverage and network optimization, ensuring the best user experience for both outdoor and indoor enterprise usage scenarios. The agreement also includes network implementation and optimization services.

New business models in sight

The agreement continues Nokia’s long-term vendor partnership with CHT, which has been in place since the deployment of 2G networks. CHT is using 5G to seek new business opportunities in several key industries such as manufacturing, gaming, sports and medicine by leveraging services such as VR, AR and 4K for live streaming .

“This expanded agreement with our technology partner Nokia will help us maintain our position as the leading mobile operator in Taiwan by delivering new and innovative services to our customers.”
Dr. Alex C.C. Chien, President, Network Technology Group, Chunghwa Telecom Co, Ltd.

Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said, “We are pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with Chunghwa Telecom. In particular, I am pleased that our energy-efficient AirScale portfolio will support Chunghwa Telecom’s sustainability efforts by reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. The Taiwanese mobile market is highly competitive and customers expect innovation and quality. I am therefore pleased that Chunghwa Telecom also values making its network and footprint more environmentally friendly.”