Finnish vendor Nokia announced the availability of a software-based upgrade that will enable its 4G LTE radios to be migrated to 5G New Radio.
These features will provide immediate support for approximately one million radios, reaching 3.1 million by the end of the year and over 5 million in 2021, the vendor said in a release.
Nokia noted that it is helping to streamline the process of refarming LTE spectrum to 5G NR use by upgrading existing radio elements via software. The move will also support existing customers and the installed base by offering a seamless upgrade path to 5G/NR, the company added.
