GO signs €16m 5G deal with telecoms giant Nokia

GO has signed a €16 million deal with telecommunications giant Nokia for 5G infrastructure leading to nationwide coverage by the end of 2023. As of Wednesday, GO pay monthly customers with 5G-enabled handsets can take advantage of the latest generation of mobile technology, for free, when in 5G covered areas, such as St Julian’s and Sliema.  Pay monthly GO customers will automatically see the 5G logo on their mobile device, provided their handset is capable of 5G. So far, only a few handsets, including specific devices from Xiaomi and One-Plus, automatically support 5G. GO has however initiated the process for other suppliers, such as Samsung and Apple, to provide the required certification to enable their 5G phones on GO’s network.   Nokia is a leading global 5G supplier and has been GO’s trusted mobile partner since the introduction of 3G in 2007. "As a company, we pride ourselves on being one of the biggest investors in Malta’s digital infrastructure. This continuous investment means that our customers get to enjoy the best and latest technologies, every day; that they never have to worry about how they are going to connect to the things they love, but more about who and what...