Nokia, PLDT partner for enterprise push

Ericsson Vice President Todd Ashton (pictured) believes the spread of 4G across Africa will help create unicorn companies, drawing parallels with Asia, where countries like Indonesia developed such firms through increased connectivity.

Nokia secured a contract to supply Uzbekistan-based operator Perfectum with equipment and software to construct its standalone (SA) 5G network, in line with the operator’s plan to commercially launch Central Asia’s first SA 5G network. 

Nokia acquired Infinera US$2.3 billion to increase its scale in optical networks, a move to bolster future products and improve its profit line.