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Nokia deploys Costa Rica ’ s first 5G standalone network with equipment from its industry-leading AirScale portfolio with Radiográfica Costarricense SA .

The project brings high-speed , low latency 5G connectivity to key urban centers including San Jose , Cartago and Limon , as well as rural communities across the country , marking a significant milestone in Costa Rica ’ s digital evolution . and consumers , including those critical to public safety , energy , healthcare and education .

The network ’ s robust architecture is designed to drive economic growth , support digital inclusion and enhance critical public services across the country .

The network also provides high-performance Fixed Wireless Access ( FWA ) services to a wide range of businesses , including small and medium enterprises , public sector organizations , and consumers . FWA can be used to provide high-speed connectivity to regions without existing telecoms infrastructure . It is expected to grow exponentially compared to other broadband solutions over the next decade according to GSMA Intelligence .

The initial rollout phase saw the installation of 30 sites in major cities with a further 170 due later this year – with plans to expand to 500 sites in subsequent phases .

The deployment enables faster internet access and supports the development of IoT applications , benefiting both enterprises

RACSA , powered by Nokia ’ s integrator partner Datasys , has implemented solutions from Nokia ’ s industry-leading AirScale radio portfolio including Massive MIMO radios , remote radio heads and base stations .

RASCA will also benefit from Nokia ’ s MantaRay Network Management solutions which will deliver a unified , automated view of the network , enhancing both monitoring and management capabilities . Additionally , RACSA will deploy Nokia ’ s FastMile 5G Receivers , along with other Nokia products , to simplify and strengthen connectivity for users .

To support the 5G standalone ( SA ) RAN architecture , Nokia has also integrated its 5G SA Compact Mobility Unit ( CMU ) Core into the network .

Mauricio Barrantes , General Manager , RACSA , said : “ The utilization of Nokia technology represents a pivotal step in Costa Rica ’ s digital transformation which RACSA has been playing a key role in for the last 103 years . By deploying the first 5G network in the country , we are not only improving connectivity for businesses and government entities but also enhancing the quality of life for our citizens . The high-speed , reliable network will support innovative applications that contribute to the country ’ s overall economic and social development .”

Bruno Leite , Head of Latin America , Mobile Networks , Nokia , said : “ We are excited to be collaborating with RACSA to bring 5G to Costa Rica for the first time . Our extensive portfolio of solutions will ensure a fast , efficient rollout and will pave the way for exciting new opportunities across various sectors . This deployment underscores our commitment to enabling digital transformation across Latin America .” p

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