14 November 2020
Swisscom will deploy Nokia FastMile 5G Receivers primarily in rural areas in Switzerland to offer ultra-fast broadband services.
The Finnish gear-maker will be Swisscom’s exclusive supplier for 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), with a solution that helps it to quickly meet demand for broadband services.
The Nokia FastMile 5G Receiver combines the best of indoor and outdoor FWA solutions enabling Swisscom to deploy one device across the network. Designed to be simple enough for the end user to install, it can be used indoors on a window or desk top in cases where signal strengths are strong, as well as outside on a window or wall if indoor signal strength is weaker. A smartphone application guides the user through the installation process and helps to select the location with the best radio reception.
The 5G Receiver also connects to existing home networks and gateways with using a standard ethernet cable.
Marcel Burgherr, head of gateways, phones and other devices, at Swisscom said: “We have chosen Nokia as our 5G fixed wireless access device partner. This solution will help us to bring ultra-fast internet speeds to our residential and business customers in rural areas."