- PLDT Enterprise and Nokia are collaborating to offer 5G-powered private wireless solutions to businesses in the Philippines.
- Enterprises in the Philippines will be able to leverage Nokia’s 5G private wireless network solutions to grow their businesses.
- Nokia’s expertise and proven 5G private network solutions will help PLDT Enterprise customers gain new capabilities and benefit from digitalization.
Nokia today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PLDT Enterprise, the corporate business arm of PLDT, to jointly provide 5G private wireless network solutions to businesses in the Philippines.
The partnership will help organizations across several industries, such as mining, port operations, and manufacturing to leverage 5G technology to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and customer experience. With Nokia’s leading solutions and proven expertise in 5G, PLDT Enterprise will be able to expand its service portfolio to support customers with new solutions.
PLDT is dedicated to expanding its wireless network reach not just for individuals, but also for enterprises.
Nokia’s global expertise and experience in building 5G private networks will help PLDT Enterprise support its customers. Nokia has deployed private wireless solutions for over 730 customers worldwide to date. 5G private wireless networks enable enterprises worldwide to build dedicated, secure, high-bandwidth, and ultra-low-latency networks for real-time Industry 4.0 applications.
In collaboration with Smart Communications Inc., the wireless arm of PLDT, PLDT Enterprise provides network connectivity that supports the digital transformation of businesses in the Philippines. Beyond being a solutions and connectivity provider, PLDT Enterprise and Smart lead strategic partnerships to introduce technologies that foster digital growth in businesses, as well as curating digital applications that promote automation, monitoring, and insightful analytics.
Jojo Gendrano, Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise Business Group at PLDT and Smart, said: “At PLDT Enterprise, we are committed to delivering solutions that matter and drive our customers towards greater success. Our collaboration with Nokia is a testament to this dedication by potentially offering 5G private wireless network solutions to Filipino businesses, enabling them to experience ultra-reliable low latency communication, faster data speeds, and the ability to connect a massive number of devices simultaneously. This means enhanced capabilities for real-time data analytics, remote monitoring, and control of equipment, which are essential for automating industrial processes and improving operational efficiency. Together with our comprehensive portfolio of services and our partnership with Nokia, we aim to elevate our customers’ digital transformation journey through solutions that align with their business objectives, guaranteeing a clear return on their investment.”
Anthony Valdez, Country Manager for Nokia Philippines, said: “Nokia is thrilled to partner with PLDT Enterprise to help bring the benefits of secure and dedicated 5G-powered private wireless networks to its customers. We are at the forefront of global developments in 5G wireless private networks and are now delighted to work with PLDT Enterprise to help businesses in the Philippines leverage innovative 5G private network solutions to take their businesses to the next level.”
