NATO Advancements Could Mean Payday for Carriers: Strand
Carriers could see a growing revenue stream in Europe as NATO modernizes its weapons and communications systems, Strand Consult said in a report Thursday. Some providers will likely benefit, while others won’t, it said. Carriers in Norway, Sweden and Finland “already showed how it can be done,” the report argued, citing a transnational project of the Nordic defense forces that includes advanced 5G military applications and 5G slicing.
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“We live in a world in which Russia has invaded Ukraine; China counts Russia, North Korea, and Iran as allies; and these countries support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” Strand said. “For those working in telecommunications, it’s worth asking how these developments relate to the industry and how NATO’s work might impact telecom operators across and perhaps beyond the alliance.”