Nokia and Orange strike global 5G network optimization deal Nokia and Orange strike global 5G network optimization deal Lunes, 15 Marzo 2021 05:41 Nokia Self-Organizing Networks (SON) to boost automation and support 5G optimization across Orange affiliates The deal allows Orange affiliate operators to optimize their mobile networks irrespective of which RAN vendor they run on with the help of Nokia SON technology 15 March 2021 Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced it will expand its Self-Organizing Networks (SON) technology across 5G networks operated by one of the world’s leading telecommunications carriers, Orange. The deal will cover all of Orange’s markets, starting with France and Spain. Nokia continues to offer widespread support for 2G, 3G and 4G spanning more than one million Orange radio cells in Europe, Middle East and Africa.