Nokia launches 5G experience
at Optus Stadium in Australia
- Super-fast
5G connectivity enhancing the experiences of sports and music fans
- Optus’
5G network promises remarkable 5G experiences for spectators at Perth’s
Optus Stadium
Nokia today announced that it has launched 5G services with
mobile operator, Optus at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. The move
provides visitors attending sporting or music events with access to incredibly
fast indoor and outdoor 5G coverage with speeds over 1Gbps. Nokia has supported
Optus with the deployment of the technology as well as its ambitious goals for
5G.
Optus is utilizing Nokia’s 5G AirScale indoor Radio
solution (ASiR) to provide comprehensive coverage for indoor zones such as
corporate boxes or VIP areas. The solution supports major network
technologies and is designed to be easy to upgrade from 4G to 5G new radio
(NR). It includes indoor small cells that deliver a consistent 5G user
experience with high data rates across multiple zones.
Nokia has provided equipment from
its AirScale Radio Access portfolio for seamless outdoor 5G coverage, including
5G RAN, AirScale base stations and its AirScale Micro
Remote Radio Head solution. It has also supplied its market-leading 5G
small cells solution for enhanced coverage and capacity in public spaces. These
solutions enable Optus to build on its existing network leadership in Australia
and deliver connectivity and capacity benefits to consumers.
Nokia’s 5G solutions help deliver an enhanced stadium
end-user experience. Low latency, high bandwidth connectivity can give
spectators access to different camera angles in real-time, ultra high
definition video from their smartphones, as well as information overlays to
enhance the performance. Venue operators also benefit with enhanced retail
opportunities; enhanced video capture and processing capabilities for critical
functions such as security as well as support for building automation and
inventory management. Optus has deployed Nokia’s 5G indoor and outdoor
radio system and reported peak speeds of 1.1 Gbps downlink and 100 Mbps uplink
for lightning-fast 5G coverage throughout Optus Stadium.
Through Nokia’s Professional Services expertise in
supporting events with advanced network planning and cognitive services, Optus’
customers can enjoy excellent 5G coverage and high improvement in both downlink
and uplink speed across the venue.
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, CEO, Optus Network Australia, Optus
Singtel Pty. Ltd, said: “5G will be transformative in the home,
at work and when we are at play, like cheering on your team or singing along to
your favourite artist. We know people have been eager to get back into Optus
Stadium with a full crowd and with Optus 5G now enabled throughout the stadium,
fans will be able to connect at the speed of their excitement.”
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: “We
are delighted to partner with Optus to deliver these extraordinary 5G
experiences at Optus Stadium. Nokia is proud to support Optus’ pioneering
vision for compelling indoor and outdoor 5G coverage both here and across the
Optus network.”
Source: Nokia media announcement