Nokia announced a partnership with Qtnet, a subsidiary of Kyushu Electric Power utility company, to launch a local 5G private wireless network.

This is the first time a local 5G network is being deployed in the region through commercial spectrum license acquisition.

QTnet, which provides broadband and related services to customers, will be able to launch new services using Nokia’s local 5G technology based on the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud.

Nokia and QTnet will also join forces with the Kyushu Institute of Technology to provide new local 5G-enabled services on the Institute’s university campus.