Equinor has tapped Nokia and NetNordic to deploy a 5G-ready network across its global wind sites, starting with the Dudgeon and Sheringham Shoal projects off the coast of the UK this summer. The industrial-grade, private LTE networks will initially operate using 4G wireless technology to enable a reliable, secure, and low latency communications platform for the operation of the projects. The eight-year frame agreement between the companies will include hardware, software, design, radio planning, implementation, and support. The Nokia DAC solution comprises the Nokia 4.9G LTE and 5G radio access network technology and Nokia Industrial devices. The solution also includes a large range of access points for both indoor and outdoor coverage, and an edge solution with complete packet core…