Nokia Siemens Networks undertakes modernization of operators’ shared network

Telenor and 3 (Hi3G Access AB) subscribers in large parts of Sweden can now enjoy mobile data at up to 42 megabits per second (Mbps) and an overall enhanced mobile communications experience. 3GIS AB, which provides the shared 3G network for Telenor Sweden AB and Hi3G Access AB, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to continue to modernize and expand its capacity. With this, Telenor and 3 are able to offer twice the existing bandwidth, and also reduce the energy consumption*.

“The dramatic surge in subscribers’ data use means that we need to continue to upgrade the network,” said Michael Yngvesson, CEO, 3GIS. “Nokia Siemens Networks has been our long-standing partner in our commitment to providing the latest services backed by innovative technology. The increased capacity delivers an improved end-user experience while also being environmentally responsible.”

 “With a number of smart devices flooding the market, it is imperative for leading operators like Telenor and 3 to adapt accordingly,” said Hasan Mian, head of the 3GIS customer team at Nokia Siemens Networks. “3GIS has been very consistent with its network upgrade plans and is always looking to invest where it matters the most – technology modernization. The improved, high-quality network allows 3GIS to boost the end-user experience and optimize its operating expenditure with reduced carbon footprint.”

Under the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks is modernizing high traffic areas of the network with its energy-efficient, Flexi Multiradio Base Stations**, in addition to expanding the capacity for a majority of the network. The modernization introduces Dual-Cell functionality***, enabling the operator to offer 42Mbps HSPA+ data capability in the network. Nokia Siemens Networks is also providing implementation, planning as well as optimization services which is based on its network management system, NetAct.

Nokia Siemens Networks operates the 3GIS network under a managed services contract. In addition, the company provides full spare part management as well as other care services for 3GIS.

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Notes to editors

*Operators can minimize network deployment and operational costs with Nokia Siemens Networks’ market-leading Flexi Base Station, the industry’s smallest and most efficient multi-technology base station, with a unique design and architecture. The energy efficiency of Flexi Base Station underpins Nokia Siemens Networks’ commitment to environmentally sustainable solutions by providing operators with base station site energy savings of up to 70 percent.

**Nokia Siemens Networks’ Flexi Multiradio Base Station opens a smooth evolution path from GSM and 3G to LTE-Advanced with just a software upgrade. Building on the company’s market-leading Flexi platform, the software definable Flexi Multiradio Base Station enables to run GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+ and LTE concurrently in a single unit. With the introduction of the Flexi Multiradio Base Station into the market, a 70 percent improvement in power consumption has been achieved compared to a cabinet-based site, used earlier. We have already shipped our LTE-capable Flexi Multiradio Base Station to more than 200 operators globally.

Awards for Nokia Siemens Networks’ Flexi Multiradio Base Station include:

• GSMA Global Mobile Awards, February 2009 – Winner in Best Technology Advance Category
• CTIA Awards, April 2009 – Winner in Green Network Hardware and Infrastructure Category
• CTIA Awards, April 2009 – Second in Wide Area Network Category
• Juniper Research’s 2010 Future Mobile Green Awards – Gold Award in the Green Infrastructure category.

***Dual-Carrier or Dual-Cell HSDPA is the natural evolution of HSPA by means of carrier aggregation in the downlink. The basic idea of the multicarrier feature is to achieve better resource utilization and spectrum efficiency by means of joint resource allocation and load balancing across the downlink carriers.