Nokia signs multi-year agreement with AT&T

Nokia (NOK) announced it has signed a multi-year agreement with AT&T (T) to deploy next-generation fiber access technology. Under this agreement, Nokia will provide its Lightspan MF and Altiplano platforms to support one of the largest fiber networks in the world. The five-year deal will include fiber network upgrades to AT&T’s current footprint and next-generation fiber technologies for future network expansions and is Build America, Buy America-compliant. This strategic collaboration represents a significant milestone, establishing the network foundation essential for the next generation of broadband services. With Nokia’s fiber solutions, AT&T can quickly establish a future-ready network capable of addressing the growing demand for more capacity and enhanced broadband services. Designed to support a range of next-generation PON technologies, from 10/25/50/100G, Nokia’s Lightspan platform gives AT&T the choice and flexibility to optimize its network to its specific business case and needs. Nokia’s Altiplano Access Controller will also help drive higher levels of automation in AT&T’s network and service operations.