M1 has launched its commercial 5G RedCap network services for enterprise customers.
The solution leverages Nokia’s 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) technology to deliver a 5G-Advanced network that bridges legacy Internet of Things (IoT) systems with full 5G deployments. It offers higher reliability, lower latency, extended battery life, reduced costs, improved coverage, and enhanced security features critical for enterprise applications.
5G RedCap will also enable operators to deliver a wider range of services to a larger number of devices (including new industrial IoT devices and low-power wearables) on their 5G networks, accelerating the deployment of IoT across various industries.
M1 has partnered with Ransnet, a local device manufacturer specialising in IoT and connectivity solutions, to fast-track the development and deployment of enterprise IoT devices compatible with RedCap.
“By being the first in Southeast Asia to offer 5G RedCap network services in the enterprise space, we are enabling our business customers to gain competitive advantages through more efficient, reliable, and scalable connected solutions. This [launch] represents our strategic investment in the future of enterprise connectivity, and positions us at the forefront of the region's next generation of business-focused IoT and industrial connectivity solutions," says Andrew Cheng, M1's chief of enterprise services.
Jae Won, senior vice president and head of Apac for Mobile Networks at Nokia, adds: “The introduction of 5G RedCap will unlock new opportunities for many industries, with potentially billions of new devices connected with 5G. With RedCap, we are supporting M1 to expand connectivity options for its enterprise customers, enabling secure, efficient and sustainable business-critical operations.”
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The addition of 5G RedCap strengthens M1's suite of 5G features that are already commercially available to meet the specific connectivity needs of enterprise customers across industries. This includes network slicing, speed priority, VIP access, and 5G downlink and uplink carrier aggregation.
M1's 5G solutions are supported by one of Singapore's most extensive networks, featuring 5G SA (Standalone) coverage across the entire island and maritime 5G coverage along the southern coast of Singapore.
