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Nokia Siemens to bring 42Mbps HSPA+ network for French Operator SFR
0410 days
by Abhishek Shukla
in 4g
Nokia Siemens has signed a contract with French operator SFR to provide the 4G technology supporting a speed of 42Mbps. According to International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) statement, High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) can now officially called as 4G.
This decision was taken, after ITU said that as this advance 3G technology along with the LTE and WiMAX can be used for describing this next generation network as 4G. As this rollout could not take place immediately, as there are many obstacles in the way to achieve such a high speed.
On the other hand, T-Mobile, which is a pioneer in providing such a high-speed network, is also planning to rollout 42Mbps or HSPA+ network in all over the 100 markets where it has its hold. But, it is expected that T-Mobile will launch this HSPA network only in the early 2011. T-Mobile is also planning to launch 650Mbps version of HSPA+ network in future with Nokia-Siemens network. (more…)
Tata Teleservices partners Nokia Siemens for 3G rollout India
2533 days
Tata Teleservices Ltd (TTSL) has signed a deal with Nokia Siemens Networks technology to support the Launch of its 3 G network in India. Nokia Siemens Networks will provide network implementation and managed services to ensure a smooth rollout, improved network performance and seamless introduction of new services. The company will also provide its NetAct network management system to monitor, manage and optimize the 3G/HSPA+ network, and supply other operational support systems which will allow TTSL to offer high-quality mobile broadband providing fast Internet browsing and better quality voice calls. (more…)
Nokia Siemens $700 million deal with Bharti Airtel
0727 days
by Gourav Sharma
in Airtel
Bharti Airtel Limited, Asia’s leading integrated telecom services provider and Nokia Siemens Networks today further strengthened their strategic partnership with a USD 700 million network expansion contract. The contract includes network planning, implementation and project management, handling of local logistics and materials, as well as system integration for the base station sites Company said it will also ensure that Bharti Airtel’s core and transport network is 3G-ready in order to reduce time to market and enable the fast rollout of 3G services at a later date.
This GSM network expansion will cover the eight existing circles of Mumbai, Maharashtra & Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh & Chattisgarh, Bihar & Jharkhand, Orissa, Kolkata and West Bengal where Nokia Siemens Networks already provides equipment and managed services for Bharti Airtel. With close to 60% of Airtel’s monthly customers coming from rural regions, this contract will enable Airtel to further aggressively expand its footprint into rural India.
“Airtel continues to drive innovation and leadership in the telecom sector. This expansion will not only expand our networks deeper into the rural hinterland but will also allow us to deliver a rich end-user experience, and satisfy the increasing demand for top-quality services,” said Sanjay Kapoor, chief executive officer designate, Bharti Airtel. “We are delighted with Nokia Siemens Networks’ proven expertise and deep understanding of our requirements along with the assurance of network infrastructure that helps us sustain our leadership edge in India.”
Nokia Siemens Networks is expanding and upgrading the operator’s 2.5G network to increase network capacity by 50% in eight circles.
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