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Nokia Rolls Out Interleaved Passive Active Antennas for Globe Telecom

Across the Philippines

Nokia announced that it is deploying its and performance, as well as faster also successfully trialed a Globe Telecom-
state-of-the-art, modular Interleaved return on investment. Service providers specific variant of the IPAA+ in the field.
Passive Active Antenna (IPAA+) for face the challenge of finding additional The field test was carried out in Tantangan,
Globe Telecom, Inc, across the southern space on towers and rooftops to add South Cotabato in the island of Mindanao,
islands of the Philippines. The move will 5G antennas. Nokia’s IPAA+ accelerates making Globe Telecom the first operator in
help to accelerate 5G deployment in the the deployment of 5G by addressing this the world to successfully test the 2.6 GHz
region. Nokia’s advanced IPAA+, has a physical issue. Nokia’s new IPAA+ is the IPAA+ variant. J Jeciel Nuyda, President at
light, modular design and supports all size and weight of a standard multiband Nokia Shanghai Bell Philippines, said: “We
5G frequency bands in a single compact antenna and makes it easier and faster are delighted to partner with Globe Telecom
antenna including the 2.6 GHz spectrum for service providers to deploy their 5G on this deal that will see our state-of-the-
band. Nokia’s IPAA+ inherently has the networks through just a simple antenna art IPAA+ products being deployed in the
capability to support other bands, which swap. Combining the 4G passive and 5G Philippines. These products are lighter,
means investments are protected. They active antennas together into a compact more modular and cover all sub-6GHz
will enable Globe Telecom to accelerate solution can also help lower site rental 5G frequency bands. We look forward to
and simplify 4G/5G rollouts, while also costs and make the acquisition of sites collaborating closely with Globe on this
delivering higher level of network efficiency faster. Nokia and Globe’s engineering team important deployment.”

Oman Broadband’s CEO: Adhering to ISO Standards

is a Transformative Step Towards Long-Term
Success

Oman Broadband company has obtained Quality Management System Certification, and sustainable work environment, and
international recognition from International ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and is also another notable achievement that
Organization For Standardization by Safety, and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental boosts Oman Broadband's position in
receiving three ISO certifications, through Management System. This international ITHCA Group and the ICT sector.
which it approves the accomplishment of a recognition reflects the commitment NEW CERTIFICATION
comprehensive management system. The of Oman Broadband to international Obtaining ISO 9001:2015 Quality
QHSE team in the Division of Enterprise standards and demonstrates its Management System Certification is
Performance made that achievement, and it excellence, sustainability, and stakeholder an acknowledgment to the company’s
enhances the core values of the institution confidence. Obtaining these prestigious commitment to a customer-centered,
represented in reliability, efficiency, certifications accentuates the company's quality assurance and continuous
cooperation, responsibility, and innovation. firm commitment to provide outstanding improvement approach. This certification
The company has received ISO 9001:2015 service and maintaining a safe, healthy, is also evidence of the continuous pursuit
of efficiency and reliability in all business
operations. Attaining ISO 45001:2018
Occupational Health and Safety is a global
standard for health management systems
and occupational safety, demonstrating
the company's commitment to providing
a safer and healthier work environment.
It also emphasizes responsibility towards
employees, stakeholders and society
overall. ISO 14001:2015 certification for
the environmental management system,
confirms the dedication to managing
environmental responsibilities effectively,
in line with the company's commitment
to sustainability. In this respect, Eng.
Sultan bin Ahmed Al Wahaibi, CEO of
Oman Broadband, assures the numerous

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