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Nokia Corp on Wednesday said it will upgrade VodafoneZiggo’s nationwide IP interconnect network in the Netherlands, expanding their long-term relationship.
The Espoo, Finland-based telecommunications company said it will deploy its IP routing solutions, including its 7750 service router platforms, to 350 sites.
It said this will provide the foundation for ‘future-ready’ integrated communication and entertainment services for consumers and businesses.
VodafoneZiggo is reportedly building a new network of fixed and mobile services, including 5G, to provide sufficient scale and quality of service for the anticipated growth in network traffic and advanced services over the next decade.
VodafoneZiggo is a joint-venture based in Utrecht, Netherlands, between Berkshire, England-based telecommunications company Vodafone Group PLC and Dutch communication and entertainment service provider Ziggo Holding BV.
Nokia said its infrastructure will provide more than three times in increased capacity and a 75% power savings over previous generations.
‘We are now opening a new chapter in the long relationship with Nokia with this IP routing deal,’ said Leo-Geert van den Berg, director of its fixed network division at VodafoneZiggo.
‘This solution with its product features will allow us to aggregate the traffic from cable, fibre and mobile access services, and help us evolve our IP network to match the growing customer base and capacity requirements.’
Rafael de Fermin, senior vice president of the network infrastructure business in Europe at Nokia, added: ‘We are excited to expand our relationship with VodafoneZiggo and support the evolution of their network architecture and services.’
‘Modelling shows that with this IP network, VodafoneZiggo can handle the next 10 years of traffic growth and at the same time reduce energy consumption per bit a real sustainable investment for the future.’
Shares in Nokia were up 0.9% to €4.60 each in Helsinki on Wednesday after midday, while shares in Vodafone were up 2.1% to 89.56 pence each in London on Wednesday morning.
By Greg Rosenvinge, Alliance News reporter
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