Nokia Powers O2 Czech Republic as Nation’s First 5G Standalone Core Operator

Nokia Powers O2 Czech Republic as Nation’s First 5G Standalone Core Operator

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has supplied its cloud-native 5G Standalone Core software to O2 Czech Republic, making it the nation’s first operator to launch 5G SA. The deployment includes Nokia’s Packet Core solution, enabling network slicing, ultra-low latency, multi-cloud flexibility, enhanced security, and energy-efficient operations. O2 Czech Republic gains faster service rollout, vendor-neutral data analytics, and near zero-touch automation. As of Q1 2025, Nokia tops the 5G SA Core market with 52 live deployments and 125 total customers, reflecting its leadership in cloud-native core networks.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 13-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia has empowered O2 Czech Republic as the first operator in the country to deploy a fully standalone 5G Core, unlocking advanced services and enhanced network reliability. By integrating Nokia’s cloud-native 5G SA Core software—including its Packet Core solution—O2 can now offer cutting-edge capabilities such as network slicing, ultra-low latency communications, and seamless multi-cloud deployments without vendor lock-in. This upgrade also delivers stronger security, improved energy efficiency for extended device battery life, and near zero-touch automation for dynamic workload management.

“Deploying Nokia 5G SA Core closely aligns with and bolsters O2 Czech Republic’s cloud-first strategy,” said Jakub Votava, Network Director at O2 Czech Republic. “This rollout lets us introduce new 5G services faster, with even lower latency, while optimizing our network operations and safeguarding our data and analytics.”

Erez Sverdlov, Vice President and Cloud & Network Services Market Leader for Europe at Nokia, added, “This deployment underscores our dedication to driving innovation and digital transformation. By making O2 Czech Republic’s core fully cloud-native, we’re delivering a more advanced, secure, and reliable experience for their subscribers.”

As of Q1 2025, Nokia leads the global 5G SA Core market with 52 live operator deployments and 125 total 5G SA Core customers, reinforcing its position as the partner of choice for operators migrating to cloud-native 4G/5G core infrastructures.

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