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in an era of unprecedented growth where transmission at 2000 Mbit/s. With six without re-cabling. Iraq is undergoing
networks are struggling to manage the major upgrades in aesthetics, speed, massive expansion in network coverage. In
immense demand for services. Our optical rate, coverage, roaming, concurrency, 2022, ITPC, a telecom company under the
solutions have the capability to overcome and service, it provides ultra-gigabit Wi-Fi Ministry of Communications of Iraq, leased
these challenges and help usher in the coverage and a high-quality digital home the rights to operate optical networks
gigabit era. Our partnership with Mindware experience throughout the home. In the in 15 provinces to 16 ISPs, aiming to
continues to deliver real value to Iraqi ultra-broadband access field, Huawei increase the coverage of domestic access
customers with differentiated customer showcased the industry's first commercial networks to 80% within three years. The ISP
service." Huawei showcased its optical 50G PON solution to meet the increasing Summit 2023 marked another milestone
innovations at the concurrent exhibition. bandwidth demands of campuses, in the cooperation between Huawei and
These included the Huawei FTTR OptiXstar industrial interconnection, enterprises, Mindware, showcasing their commitment
F30, the industry's first all-optical home and homes. The solution achieves a 25% to creating a smarter internet infrastructure
network product based on the C-WAN increase in the optical power budget and driving the digital transformation in
architecture, which supports upstream and supports existing ODN deployment Iraq.

Nokia Introduces ‘Carrier-Grade’ Wi-Fi 7 Portfolio

Nokia has introduced its “carrier-grade”
portfolio of Wi-Fi 7 devices that are
designed to enhance end-users’ broadband
experience. The new portfolio encompasses
a wide array of devices, catering to both low-
and high-end users. It includes dual-band,
tri-band, and quad-band configurations,
addressing diverse regulatory constraints
and market demands. Nokia’s Wi-Fi 7
offerings stand out due to their unique
capabilities, with the Beacon 24 leading
the pack. This device boasts an innovative
antenna design and orientation—ensuring
the best horizontal and vertical coverage
for Wi-Fi devices across different floors,
guaranteeing seamless connectivity
throughout homes and businesses. What
sets Nokia’s Wi-Fi 7 devices apart is their
support for multi-link operations (MLO) home. Powering these devices is Nokia’s Philpott, Research Director for Digital
across four radio links. MLO enables Corteca software, which works seamlessly Consumer Services at Omdia, commented:
devices to simultaneously send and from device applications, through homes, “Wi-Fi 7 sets the stage for a faster, more
receive data across different frequency and into the cloud. This end-to-end connected future. However, any solution
bands and channels. This technology will approach maximizes Wi-Fi performance, that is deployed should be compliant with
deliver greater Wi-Fi connection speeds providing advanced Wi-Fi and device the final Wi-Fi Alliance standard which will
and cater to the increasing demand for management based on open industry be critical to interoperability. The standard
high-speed, uninterrupted internet access. standards (TR-369, EasyMesh). Corteca will ensure that Wi-Fi devices work
Justin Doucette, Head of Wi-Fi for Fixed also offers a marketplace with applications seamlessly together, delivering the quality
Networks Broadband Devices at Nokia, – including third-party options – running on and connectivity we all depend on in the
said: “The world is moving to multi-gigabit fiber (ONT) gateways, FWA gateways, and digital world.” Nokia has confirmed that its
with 25G fiber and 5G mmWave pushing mesh Wi-Fi beacons. “The combination of new Wi-Fi 7 solutions will be fully certified
the broadband speeds to the home to new our new Wi-Fi 7 devices and our Corteca and compliant with the standard expected
heights. Wi-Fi 7 provides new capabilities software gives operators the tools they to be finalized in early 2024. The complete
that ensure these multi-gigabit broadband need to deliver an unsurpassed broadband set of Nokia Wi-Fi solutions will be available
services can be achieved throughout the experience,” added Doucette. Michael in the first half of 2024.

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