Nokia announced that CG NET will deploy its Gigabit Passive Optical Networking (GPON) solution as part of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) roll-out across the Kathmandu Valley.
Nokia said its solution will allow CG NET to expand its broadband network in line with the demand for a high-speed broadband network due to  consumption of video, OTT content, and online education.

Nokia’s solution will enable CG NET to offer the fastest broadband speeds in the Nepal market and competitive service offering for IPTV, gaming, remote work and remote education. In addition, it will allow for efficient upgrade to next-generation technologies and Software-Defined Access networks.

Nokia is a global market leader in fiber broadband with more than 300 GPON deployments worldwide.

Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director, CG NET, said: “CG NET has all the potential and ambition to become a digitally innovative, responsible telecom group.”

Vinish Bawa, Head of Emerging Business at Nokia India, said: “With more than 1,000 broadband projects worldwide, Nokia has the experience and expertise to support operators in diverse markets in addressing their unique challenges.”