Nokia’s return to Deutsche Telekom’s network and the impact of recent loss to Ericsson
- Nokia to deploy new network for Deutsche Telekom in Germany
- Open RAN network allows equipment from competing suppliers
- Deal marks a significant return for Nokia into Deutsche Telekom’s commercial network
- Nokia lost out to Ericsson on a major Open RAN network contract from AT&T last week
Nokia has announced a new network deal with Deutsche Telekom in Germany, where it will deploy an Open RAN network that allows the use of equipment from competing suppliers. This deal marks a significant return for Nokia into Deutsche Telekom’s commercial network. However, last week, Nokia suffered a setback when it lost a major Open RAN network contract from AT&T to Swedish rival Ericsson. The loss has impacted Nokia’s profitability targets, future revenue, and caused a decline in its shares.
Factuality Level: 7
Factuality Justification: The article provides information about Nokia deploying a new network for Deutsche Telekom in Germany using Open RAN technology. It mentions that the network will replace gear from an incumbent vendor, but does not specify the vendor. The article also includes a quote from a UBS analyst speculating that the incumbent vendor might be Ericsson or Huawei. It mentions Nokia’s recent loss to Ericsson on a major Open RAN network contract from AT&T. The article does not contain any irrelevant or misleading information, sensationalism, redundancy, or opinion masquerading as fact. However, it lacks some details and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Noise Level: 4
Noise Justification: The article provides some relevant information about Nokia deploying a new network for Deutsche Telekom in Germany using Open RAN technology. However, it includes some repetitive information about Nokia losing out on a contract from AT&T and the potential relief this deal could bring. The article lacks scientific rigor and intellectual honesty as it does not provide any evidence or data to support its claims. Additionally, it does not offer any actionable insights or solutions for the reader. Overall, the article contains some noise and filler content, but it does provide some relevant information.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: The article mentions Nokia and Deutsche Telekom, indicating that these companies may be impacted by the deployment of the new network.
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Rating Justification: The article discusses a business deal between Nokia and Deutsche Telekom, which is relevant to financial topics. There is no mention of an extreme event.
Public Companies: Nokia (NOK), Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY), Ericsson (ERIC)
Private Companies: Fujitsu
Key People: Dominic Chopping (Author), Francois-Xavier Bouvignies (UBS Analyst)
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