Smart, Nokia to pilot 5G deployments in schools
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The Philippines’ PLDT and mobile division Smart have signed an agreement with Nokia to pilot the deployment of 5G technologies and services in schools.
The agreement will see PLDT, Smart and Nokia collaborate to identify real-world 5G standalone solutions for use in schools, colleges and universities, including arificial intelligence, drones and advanced IoT applications.
The companies will levearge the PLDT-Smart Technolab in Makati and the Nokia Technology Center in Quezon City for the project.
In addition, the agreement covers deploying 5G standalone products and services, such as 5G handsets and applications, in the Philippines.
“We are happy to partner with Nokia to help develop intelligent solutions and technologies for the benefit of the Philippine education sector,” PLDT-Smart chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan said.
“As the country’s leading and most trusted technology enabler, PLDT and Smart are excited to work with Nokia and the academe in realizing our 5G vision,” added the company’s chief revenue officer Ernesto R. Alberto.
PLDT and Smart claim to be the best positioned company to deploy 5G in the Philippines due to its status as the operator as the country’s most extensive fiber network, which now spans over 244,000 route kilometers.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which organisations are involved in this 5G deployment pilot for schools?
Which organisations are involved in this 5G deployment pilot for schools?
The pilot involves PLDT, its mobile division Smart, and Nokia. They have signed an agreement to collaborate on deploying 5G technologies and services within educational institutions.
Q.What types of 5G solutions will be explored in the pilot programme?
What types of 5G solutions will be explored in the pilot programme?
The pilot will identify real-world 5G standalone solutions for schools, colleges, and universities. These include artificial intelligence, drones, and advanced IoT applications, as well as 5G handsets and services.
Q.Which specific locations will be used for developing and testing this project?
Which specific locations will be used for developing and testing this project?
The companies will use the PLDT-Smart Technolab in Makati and the Nokia Technology Center in Quezon City for the project. These centres will facilitate the collaboration and development efforts.
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