Nokia plan to launch a fully open and programmable network slicing solution for fixed access networks

Starting with the network slicing piece, the team plan to launch a fully open and programmable network slicing solution for fixed access networks. While the buzz for network slicing has been primarily focused on the mobile side of telecommunications, Nokia's Head of Fixed Networks Marketing Stefaan Vanhastel told Telecoms.com the solution can be just as effective in fixed access.

"Yes network slicing is a hot topic for 5G, but we are now starting to see the benefit for slicing in a fixed network," said Vanhastel. "Operators can use residential network for 5G transport – why not, you already have a network and can save up to 50% of deployment costs. Why not use the same infrastructure for residential broadband, enterprise customers and 5G transport."

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