Nokia and Ooredoo on Monday announced the introduction of super-fast and reliable 4G and 5G fixed wireless (FWA) access throughout Oman.
The deployment covers Nokia’s FastMile 4G Compact Receiver and Wi-Fi Beacon and its FastMile 5G Gateway. Work to deploy the Nokia FastMile 4G FWA solution throughout the country commenced in February 2021. The scope of work will initially see 15,000 homes and businesses connected. In addition, 3,000 homes in city centers will soon get Nokia FastMile 5G FWA.
Nokia’s FastMile FWA solution provides operators with the flexibility to connect customers without any wires. The solution allows service providers to profit off their existing RAN installed base and idle rural spectrum. Nokia’s FastMile includes customer premise equipment with a built-in modem and antenna, a cloud-based controller and smartphone applications.
Noor Al Sulaiti, Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Oman
Fixed wireless access is a critical part of our strategy to provide high-speed internet across Oman. Nokia’s solution offers a great 4G and 5G experience, so that more of our customers can enjoy the internet with us. The service will take connectivity to the next level, supporting the demands of our residential and business customers for superfast and reliable connectivity.
Rima Manna, Head of the Middle East Market Unit, Nokia MEA
We are excited to have partnered with Ooredoo Oman to enable world-class FWA connectivity for its customers, and looking forward to further strengthen our collaboration. Our receivers and gateways are field proven to provide connectivity and best-in-class speed in the toughest of radio conditions which will help Ooredoo serve a larger area.
