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Nokia and Cellcard Collaborate to Elevate Cambodia Fiber Broadband Network

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia – February 13, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance Cambodia’s digital infrastructure, Nokia and Cellcard have announced a partnership to upgrade the nation’s fiber broadband network. This initiative will transition the existing Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) to the advanced 10-Gigabit Symmetrical Passive Optical Network (XGS-PON) technology, utilizing Nokia’s Lightspan and Altiplano solutions. The upgrade aims to deliver ultra-fast internet speeds of up to 10 Gbps to both residential and business customers across key cities, including Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

Enhancing User Experience with Advanced Technology

The deployment of Nokia’s Lightspan Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and the Altiplano Access Controller is set to improve network performance significantly. The Altiplano platform offers a cloud-native suite of network management and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) control functions, enabling Cellcard to automate operations and optimize broadband services. This modernization is poised to support high-bandwidth, low-latency applications such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), catering to the evolving demands of consumers and businesses alike.

Leadership Insights

Asitha De Costa, Chief Information Officer of Cellcard’s ICT Division, emphasized the company’s dedication to delivering superior network experiences: “We are committed to providing our customers with unparalleled digital services. Collaborating with Nokia allows us to enhance our residential broadband offerings, ensuring our subscribers can seamlessly engage with high-bandwidth applications like gaming, while also improving network efficiency through automation.”

Ajay Sharma, Head of South-East Asia North Sales, Network Infrastructure at Nokia, highlighted the significance of the partnership:

“Our proven Lightspan and Altiplano solutions will empower Cellcard to modernize its fiber broadband network, reducing power consumption and lowering carbon emissions. This collaboration underscores our strong partnership with Cellcard and reinforces our commitment to advancing Cambodia’s digital infrastructure.”

Strategic Implications and Future Prospects

This upgrade not only positions Cellcard to meet the increasing demand for high-speed internet but also aligns with global trends in fiber network advancements. The move to XGS-PON technology ensures scalability, allowing for future evolution to 25G PON as customer needs grow. By investing in this next-generation infrastructure, Cellcard is set to maintain a competitive edge in the telecommunications sector, offering enhanced services that cater to the digital aspirations of Cambodia’s populace.

Industry Context

The telecommunications industry is witnessing a global shift towards XGS-PON technology, driven by the need for higher bandwidth and more reliable internet services. This upgrade by Cellcard mirrors similar initiatives in the region, such as StarHub’s recent collaboration with Nokia to deliver nationwide 10 Gbps services in Singapore. These developments underscore a broader commitment within the industry to support emerging applications and services that demand robust and high-speed connectivity.

Conclusion

Nokia and Cellcard’s partnership marks a pivotal step in Cambodia’s digital transformation journey. By embracing advanced fiber Cambodia broadband technology, they are not only enhancing current service offerings but also future-proofing the network to accommodate forthcoming technological advancements. This initiative reflects a shared vision to provide Cambodian consumers and businesses with the digital tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly connected world. Please visit their official product pages for more information on Nokia’s Altiplano Access Controller and Lightspan FX fiber access nodes.

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Dialing into the Future; Nokia and AT&T’s Multi-Year Expansion Agreement

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In an environment of rivalry among the industry, strengthening cooperation is required through building strategic relationships to achieve an efficient market. U.S telecom giant AT&T and Finnish network major equipment supplier Nokia have sealed the deal and entered into a multi-year expansion agreement to deploy and enhance automation for AT&T’s voice services and 5G network in the U.S. The deal will further strengthen and sustain Nokia’s presence in the U.S telecom market, despite recent challenges in sealing major contracts.

Nokia’s strategy in the Telecom Market:

In this Telecom sequel, Nokia and AT&T’s story is all about incorporating 5G and AI to strengthen their long-standing relationship. The agreement follows a significant setback for Nokia, as they lost a major AT&T contract to Swedish competitor Ericsson last year. In 2023, Ericsson was awarded $14 billion by AT&T for a five-year contract to develop a telecom network covering 70% of its U.S wireless traffic by 2026. On the other hand, Nokia secured a smaller five-year contract in September to build a fiber network for AT&T, and this latest deal focuses on cloud-based voice core applications and network automation software.

Telecom is perhaps the most dynamic sector in which service providers do need some help from their friends or in this case, from a former partner. According to Raghav Sahgal, president of Cloud and Network Services at Nokia, this deal is considered important by him for the future relationship between Nokia and AT&T. Raghav stated, “This is an important deal for Nokia, reinforcing the strong and long standing relationship between Nokia and AT&T, and covering multiple years and technologies that will enable new 5G functionality”.

AT&T’s core network upgrade is expected to bring in the advanced voice services and plans to integrate AI and machine learning to enhance network efficiency and intelligence. This move aligns with the broader industry trend of integrating AI-powered solutions to enhance performance and service delivery.

AT&T’s stance of the Industry:

AT&T’s Senior VP of Technology & Network Services, Yigal Elbaz, expressed passion for the continued partnership with Nokia. He said,“ We are pleased to continue our relationship with Nokia to further optimize our network operations and enable new services that better support our customers’ evolving needs,”.

Although the financial terms were not disclosed, the agreement came at a favorable time for Nokia, as the company recently reported stronger and better than expected fourth-quarter, adjusted operating profits and sales. Nokia remains optimistic about its growth prospects in 2025, fueled by growing demand for telecom equipment in North America and India.

Apart from telecommunications contracts, Nokia is trying to position itself to benefit from the artificial intelligence fever. Last year, it announced the $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera so that it can ride the increasing demand for AI-supported data centers. These include the Stargate project, a $500 billion initiative backed by OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. With this latest contract, Nokia continues to strengthen its grip in the very competitive telecom industry through strategic acquisitions and key partnerships aimed at fostering innovation and growth in the evolving 5G and AI landscape. Let’s see if this partnership proclaims a brand new era in telecom innovation or if it’s just one more story that will disappear. 

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