Nokia selected by Rock Connect to accelerate broadband services in Jamaica
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Nokia selected by Rock Connect to accelerate broadband services in Jamaica
Nokia deployment set to support 95 percent of Jamaica's population within four years
New network will provide broadband services to regions where fiber connectivity is currently not available, supporting reduction of the digital divide
28 January 2022
Espoo, Finland - Nokia announced today that it has been selected by Rock Connect to deploy a 4G-LTE Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network in Jamaica. The project aims to cover 95 percent of the population by 2025. Nokia was selected as the sole vendor in the deal, and will provide its complete solutions portfolio, delivering a customized, digital and 5G-ready network.
The new network will allow Rock Connect to offer a highly competitive alternative to existing fixed networks in terms of speed and capacity, and with faster setup times. The network will also contribute to the reduction of the digital divide, providing broadband services in regions where fiber connectivity is currently not available.
Under the deal, Nokia will provide its latest AirScale product portfolio based on the latest ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) chipset. Nokia's AirScale RAN portfolio is designed for seamless, simple, and efficient plug-in' deployment and reduced power consumption. Nokia will also provide carrier aggregation with its Wavence portfolio, supporting future 5G backhaul use cases across different frequency bands.
Nokia will deploy its Cloud Packet Core to deliver the flexibility, scale, capacity and performance needed to support the increasing number of users, devices and throughput, enabling Rock Connect to launch new competitive solutions and services to meet business and consumer needs.
Nokia Digital Operations software will also be deployed, helping Rock Connect to reduce operational costs through automating the design and deploy process to accelerate time to market and implementation of new services.
In addition, Nokia will enable configuration, charging, policy, rating, service orchestration and management of services in partnership with Qvantel. Covering commercial product catalog, digital and assisted sales channels, order management, customer care 360 tools, as well as billing and reporting. The jointly deployed solution will empower Rock Connect to evolve with customer demands and monetize any service that can be measured, quickly unlocking new revenue streams for the operator, such as prepaid and postpaid wireless broadband service.
Bruce Bowen, Chairman at Rock Connect, said: Rock Connect continues to lay the foundation of a reliable and advanced network, with the ability to rapidly deploy new services. We are focused on excelling at customer service. With an agile response to customer demands, we can provide broadband solutions and new opportunities to empower Jamaicans.
Osvaldo Di Campli, Head of Latin America at Nokia, said: We are excited to start this journey as a strategic partner of Rock Connect in Jamaica as the only supplier for this greenfield project. We hope to build the foundations for a long-term partnership with our best-in-class portfolio, enabling Rock Connect to enter new markets with broadband options for consumers and business in cities and connecting distant regions for the first time.
Niilo Neuvo, CTO at Qvantel, said: Together with Nokia we will provide a platform that will give Rock Connect a competitive advantage in the Jamaican mobile market. Our pre-integrated joint solution provides a powerful digital business platform that really brings a new approach to monetization and BSS. It puts telcos in control of their business and enables new levels of business agility.
Resources
Webpage: Nokia FWA
Webpage: Fixed Wireless Broadband Revival
Webpage: Nokia Air Scale RAN
Webpage: Nokia Cloud Packet Core
Webpage: Nokia Registers
Webpage: Nokia Policy Controller
Webpage: Nokia Cloud Platform
Webpage: Nokia Digital Operations Center
Webpage: Nokia Converged Charging
About Nokia
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks.
We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.
For our latest updates, please visit us online www.nokia.com and follow us on Twitter @nokia
About Rock Connect
Rock Connect is a Jamaican company augmenting local investments and partnering with top global technology players to improve lives, provide jobs and grow the economy in Jamaica. Rock Connect, is building Jamaica's most advanced wireless data network so that Jamaicans can benefit from High Quality, Reliable and Affordable internet access, supported by world-class Customer Service.
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Nokia selected by Rock Connect to accelerate broadband services in Jamaica 
