- EOLO partners with Mavenir to enhance 5G FWA services.
- The collaboration aims to deliver ultrafast broadband to underserved areas in Italy.
What happened: EOLO partners with Mavenir to boost Italy’s rural 5G broadband network
Italy’s EOLO signs a deal with Mavenir to enhance its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network. Mavenir will provide the cloud-native 5G Standalone (SA) Core solution for EOLO’s broadband service, which is targeting areas without fibre access. This collaboration follows earlier agreements with ZTE and Nokia for other 5G equipment. The announcement comes as EOLO aims to improve its rural broadband capabilities, providing high-speed internet to hard-to-reach regions.
Mavenir’s technology will work with EOLO’s existing infrastructure and includes an innovative User Plane Function (UPF) from 6Wind, marking a first in industry interoperability. The collaboration is set to provide one of Europe’s first 5G SA mmWave networks for ultrafast broadband.
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Why it’s important
This new partnership signals a major step towards improving broadband access in Italy, particularly in rural areas. The deployment of Mavenir’s 5G Standalone Core technology will enhance EOLO’s network capacity, helping to fill the gap left by fibre rollout delays in certain regions. With the increasing demand for fast internet, particularly after the pandemic, this deal supports Italy’s digital inclusion efforts. Moreover, the collaboration between multiple vendors, such as Mavenir, ZTE, and Nokia, showcases the flexibility and competition within the 5G sector. This project could set a precedent for future 5G FWA deployments in other European countries, aligning with EU digital growth goals.
