Optus’ network evolution will be supported by Nokia solutions boosting its 5G network capabilities and modernising sites in regional parts of Australia.
The company will deploy its latest Habrok Massive MIMO radios and its Levante ultra- performance baseband solutions from its AirScale portfolio to enhance the performance of Optus’ network.
Habrok 32 enables Optus to maximise the use of shared spectrum assets in radio access network (RAN)-sharing areas, enabling higher data rates and enhanced coverage. The compact and lightweight Habrok 32 massive MIMO radios offer a 33% boost in output power, helping Optus deliver coverage and capacity while significantly reducing power consumption.
Optus will also be able to take advantage of Habrok’s Extreme Deep Sleep power-saving mode, which switches off unused resources and reduces radio cell energy consumption. While saving energy, this feature does not have any negative impact on network performance. Optus will also receive an energy efficiency boost from Levante, Nokia’s AI-ready 5G baseband capacity card, which cuts energy consumption to half compared to earlier product generations. Nokia Ponente, an energy-efficient baseband control card, will also be deployed to support increased traffic growth.
Nokia's AirScale base stations are AI-ready and equipped with ReefShark systems-on-a-chip (SoCs), which incorporate advanced AI acceleration capabilities. They also scale up to support extended AI workloads.
Kent Wu, Optus VP Access Network Strategy, Planning and Quality, at Optus, said: “Our deployment with Nokia’s new Habrok massive MIMO radio and new Levante and Ponente baseband modules marks an important step in meeting the growing demand from our customers for enhanced connectivity in Australia’s regional areas. We know connectivity is vital for our customers so they can stream their favourite content, download TV shows and movies, or upload pictures and videos onto their favourite social media platforms.
"The Habrok 32 massive MIMO radios bring the right balance of performance and cost efficiency for upgrading our 5G network to elevate consumer experiences and drive business productivity. Through this partnership, we are expanding our reach for customers and bringing them high-speed, reliable connectivity to more customers, communities, and enterprises.”
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: “The introduction of Nokia’s latest solutions in this deal strengthens our long-term partnership with Optus. Our AirScale Massive MIMO radios and ultra-performance baseband solutions enable fast network modernisation, providing a boost in 5G coverage and speeds for enhanced user experience while maximising spectral efficiency.
"We are also helping Optus drive network sustainability through software innovations such as the extreme deep sleep energy-saving mode and the energy-saving capabilities enabled by Nokia’s ReefShark SoC chipset.”
This upgrade follows Optus' Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) RAN- sharing agreement with TPG Telecom last year, reinforcing its commitment to providing broader coverage, faster data speeds, and a superior customer experience.
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