Telefonica Spain to deploy Nokia routers in IP network upgrade
Nokia says it will supply elements of the Nokia 7250 IXR router line to Telefonica Spain. The service provider is upgrading its IP network to better support its 5G and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) initiatives. The routers, which will be deployed in access and aggregation networks, complement the IP platform Nokia has supplied for Telefonica’s IP Network Fusion project (see "Telefonica awards Nokia additional Fusion Network role").
Telefonica will deploy such Nokia 7250 IXR elements as the 7250 IXR-e cell site router for access and the 7250 IXR-R6 for aggregation. The two systems are designed to support edge clouds. They also provide end-to-end support for such IP routing protocols as segment routing, which will provide the foundation for support of network slicing, automated service delivery, and service assurance. The 7250 IXR routers also will provide advanced timing, synchronization, and quality of service capabilities to improve cellular service delivery, Nokia says.
“The network extensions from Nokia will help Telefonica provide a full service catalog to our customers,” commented Javier Gutiérrez, strategy and network development vice president, Telefonica Spain. “Services including video streaming and multicast live video, including Telefonica´s TV platform Movistar+, voice, internet broadband, and a range of enterprise services will be available through both our fixed access and mobile infrastructure, providing increased network coverage for rural and remote sites in particular.”
“As one of the foremost operators in Europe, Telefonica has always focused on modernization of the network, and the connectivity of the access network is critical to success. With its end-to-end IP network now complete, Telefonica can bring new services to its customers faster, provide better service assurance and prepare for anticipated growth, with the evolution to 5G and edge computing. We are pleased to partner with Telefonica to prepare for the future,” added Vach Kompella, head of IP Networks Division, Nokia.
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