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USTDA Supports 5G Deployment in the Philippines
January 20, 2023
Press Release


Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency has awarded a grant to NOW
Telecom Company, Inc., for a feasibility study and pilot project to support the
development of a nationwide 5G mobile and fixed wireless network in the
Philippines. NOW Telecom has selected New Jersey-based Bell Labs Consulting,
part of Bells Labs, the research arm of Nokia, to conduct the study.

“This grant demonstrates USTDA’s ongoing commitment to support the development
of quality digital infrastructure and increasing access to affordable
connectivity in the Philippines,” said Enoh T. Ebong, USTDA’s Director.  “At the
same time, this project will expand opportunities for U.S. companies and trusted
technology partners to deliver next-generation network solutions in one of the
region’s fastest-growing telecommunications markets.”

The study will provide NOW Telecom with the necessary analysis, designs and
plans for phased implementation of its nationwide 5G and broadband network,
including a 5G network pilot at multiple sites in Metro Manila to inform
large-scale rollout.

“Our goal is to deliver a clean and secure 5G network that will help achieve
social and financial mobility, reduce inequality, improve health and education,
and spur economic growth for the Filipino people,” said NOW Telecom Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, Mel Velasco Velarde. “Our partnership with USTDA will
help us achieve this important mission.”

“The advisory and deployment of Nokia’s technology for NOW Telecom’s standalone
5G network will be a game changer for the Philippines. It will help to meet the
growing demand for reliable and secure digital services from households and
industry, using trusted technology,” said Stefan Wilhelm, Head of Bell Labs
Consulting. “By funding pilot projects such as this, USTDA brings something
unique to the table. It catalyzes a new way of developing infrastructure where
innovation, partnership, and mutual benefit all meet.” 

USTDA’s support for this project advances the Partnership for Global
Infrastructure and Investment and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, with the
goal of developing, expanding, and deploying secure digital infrastructure to
power economic growth and facilitate open digital societies.

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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through
the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in
emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by
funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop
sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.

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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through
the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in
emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by
funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop
sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
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