Nokia and U.S. Cellular sign multi-year 5G network modernization deal

Press Release

Nokia to provide end-to-end 5G solutions, including technology, software and services

5 March 2019

Dallas and Chicago - Nokia expands its relationship with U.S. Cellular with the signing of a five-year deal to modernize the companys network by providing its end-to-end 5G technology, software and services solutions. This will enable U.S. Cellular to deliver innovative services to its customers and expand into new customer and enterprise segments with 5G services and solutions.

The new contract builds upon the 5G trial activities Nokia and U.S. Cellular have been engaged in during the last year. As part of the agreement Nokia will modernize and build out a 5G network for U.S. Cellular across its markets using 5G capabilities compliant with 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) standards.

Mike Irizarry, Executive Vice President and CTO, U.S. Cellular, said: By keeping U.S. Cellulars network on the cutting edge, we can continue to deliver the innovation our customers demand, gain new customers and add new revenue models - all with a 5G-ready network. With Nokias end-to-end solutions we will have the ability to launch 5G-based services that will provide massive connectivity and enhanced IoT to our customers.

Ricky Corker, President of Customer Operations for the Americas, Nokia, said: 5G will ultimately deliver unprecedented user experiences and business models that require innovative solutions. Were delighted to continue our work with U.S. Cellular to accelerate 5G development and deployment that will not only provide a multi-fold increase in capacity for its customers, but also deliver 5G coverage.

U.S. Cellular will leverage multiple products across Nokias end-to-end 5G technology, software and professional services portfolio. Nokias 5G portfolio is based on its commercial AirScale radio platform and a cloud-based network architecture.

5G promises to enable faster speeds, massive connectivity, decade-long battery life for sensors and super-responsive and reliable networks for customers. This will unleash on-demand virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences, driverless vehicles, medical monitoring, advanced industrial automation services, and so much more - all requiring ubiquitous low latency connectivity.

Resources

Web Page: Nokia 5G Future X

Web Page: Nokia AirScale Radio Access

Web Page: Nokia AirScale Cloud RAN

Web Page: Nokia 5G Services

Web Page: Plan your 5G transformation journey

Web Page: Start building commercial 5G networks today

Web Page: 5G Possibilities

About Nokia

We create the technology to connect the world. We develop and deliver the industrys only end-to-end portfolio of network equipment, software, services and licensing that is available globally. Our customers include communications service providers whose combined networks support 5.7 billion subscriptions, as well as enterprises in the private and public sector that use our network portfolio to increase productivity and enrich lives.

Through our research teams, including the world-renowned Nokia Bell Labs, we are leading the world to adopt end-to-end 5G networks that are faster, more secure and capable of revolutionizing lives, economies and societies. Nokia adheres to the highest ethical business standards as we create technology with social purpose, quality and integrity.

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About U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier offers coverage where the other carriers dont and a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

Media Inquiries:

Carol DeMatteo

External Communications, North America

Nokia

Phone: +1 214 728 6197

Email: carol.dematteo@nokia.com

Nokia Communications

Phone: +358 10 448 4900

Email: press.services@nokia.com

Kellie Szabo

U.S. Cellular Media Relations

Phone: 773 355 3307

Email: kellie.szabo@uscellular.com

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