Nokia, Windstream Enable Next-Generation IP Network.

INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2020 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

Nokia and Windstream, a provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions in the US, have announced they have completed the initial sites for a nationwide core IP network enhancement, the companies said.

Windstream selected Nokia's 7750 service router (SR) platform to significantly expand capacity across its core routing network as it prepares for next-generation broadband and 5G services.

Windstream is replacing its legacy core router platform with Nokia's 7750 SR-7s, an IP router platform offering high-port densities at both 10G and 100G interfaces, with software-defined network capabilities to enable quick and easy transitioning to 400G as capacity needs arise. Nokia's advanced routers will enable Windstream to support 5G interconnectivity and a tremendous growth in backbone traffic driven by an increase in mobility applications, video streaming, gaming and other high-capacity demands like remote working.

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