Nokia Signs Next-Gen Fiber Agreement With AT&T

Nokia on Tuesday signed a multiyear agreement with AT&T to deploy next-generation fiber technology, said a Tuesday release. Under the agreement, Nokia will provide its Lightspan and Altiplano platforms to support AT&T’s fiber network. “The five-year deal will include fiber network upgrades to AT&T's current footprint and next-generation fiber technologies for future network expansions and is Build America, Buy America-compliant,” Nokia said. The agreement “sets the stage for the next wave of digital innovation, including Industry 4.0, smart cities, IoT applications and ultra-high-definition streaming,” said Chris Sambar, AT&T head of network.