Core Insights - Nokia has secured a four-year contract extension with Elisa to enhance the capacity, coverage, and speed of its network in preparation for the Advanced 5G era [1][8] - The partnership aims to support ultra-fast speeds and low latency, essential for applications such as AI, virtual reality, augmented reality, and industrial automation [1][8] Network Enhancements - Nokia will provide its energy-efficient AirScale Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio, including Advanced 5G-ready Habrok 32 Massive MIMO radios and Pandion multi-band remote radio heads [2] - The deployment will also include high-capacity baseband solutions like Tuuli 26e and ultra-performance Ponente, Lodos, and Levante [2] Advanced Technologies - Introduction of AirScale Dual Boost base station technology to maximize base station asset potential, enhancing uplink and downlink processing [3] - Deployment of Nokia's cloud-native Voice Core solution, Cloud Native Communication Suite (CNCS), which improves operational efficiencies and energy efficiency by 10% to 20% compared to standard IMS Voice Core [4] Data Center Solutions - Nokia will supply a modern data center fabric solution, including SR Linux-based switches and the Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform for interconnection between telco cloud locations [5] - Additional core solutions include Subscriber Data Management and Cloud Signaling Director for enhanced security and data centralization [6] Future Innovations - Elisa is already utilizing 5.5G features in its network, with plans to expand access to this technology in collaboration with Nokia [7] - The Advanced 5G era is expected to drive innovation across various industries, creating new jobs and economic opportunities [8][9]