Nokia and AGC have agreed on a partnership to transform the way telecom service providers expand network coverage. Through this MoU, Nokia will integrate its small cell radios with AGC’s WAVE by AGC glass antenna technology, delivering a seamless connectivity solution designed for challenging urban environments and iconic places.
As demand for network capacity continues to surge in dense urban environments, operators face increasing challenges in deploying traditional antennas due to strict permitting requirements, aesthetic concerns, and high installation costs. Glass antennas can overcome these barriers by enabling discreet yet high-performance connectivity, allowing operators to enhance both indoor and outdoor network performance.
By leveraging transparent glass antenna technology, telecom service providers can significantly accelerate network deployments in dense cityscapes, historic districts, and modern architectural environments. This solution eliminates the need for complex camouflage installations, reduces the risk of vandalism, and streamlines the approval process for new network rollouts.
The partnership between Nokia and AGC represents a significant leap forward in 5G and private wireless deployments, ensuring that enterprises and service providers can seamlessly meet evolving connectivity demands. By prioritizing efficiency, scalability, and aesthetic integration, this collaboration sets a new standard for next-generation network solutions.
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About AGC
AGC Glass Europe produces, processes and markets flat glass for the construction industry (external glazing and interior decoration), car manufacture and other industrial sectors (transport, solar power and high-tech). It is the European branch of AGC, a world leader in flat glass. It has over 100 sites throughout Europe and employs around 13,000 employees.
More information on www.agc-glass.eu (corporate site), www.agc-yourglass.com (glass for the construction industry) and www.agc-automotive.com (for the automotive industry).
About WAVE by AGC
Wave is a project initiated by AGC, that delivers a range of innovative telecom solutions for better connectivity outdoors in the cities as well as inside the buildings. AGC has a 40 years’ experience in telecommunication and antenna for automotive and electronics applications. More information on https://wavebyagc.com/en/
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