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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Orange Chooses Nokia as its 3G System Supplier in Switzerland
ESPOO, Finland, November 4 -- Nokia and Orange
Communications SA have renewed existing agreements for the supply of a
complete WCDMA 3G network for the whole of Switzerland. Nokia will be the
supplier of both core and radio-access networks for 3G for Orange
Switzerland. Nokia has previously supplied WCDMA 3G networks to Orange UK and
Orange France. In addition, the company's latest WCDMA smartphone, the Nokia
6630, will be included in Orange Group's offering of 3G products.
Deployment of the Nokia WCDMA 3G system has already begun and it will be
ready for use by the year end.
Under the agreement, Nokia will provide a complete core and radio-access
network, including a number of Nokia MetroSite Base Stations and a full core
network, including both circuit- and packet-switching products. Also included
is an option to deploy the Nokia MSC Server to modernize Orange Switzerland's
core network.
For deployment, Nokia will provide a range of services, including project
management, radio network implementation, commissioning and optimization, as
well as network integration. Also included are technical support, spare part
management and training services to keep the solution running at peak
performance. The system is supported by Nokia NetAct (TM), the only fully
featured, multi-vendor, multi-technology operations support system on a
single platform.
In addition, Orange Switzerland will be using the Nokia NetActa Service
Quality Manager for network and service monitoring, allowing it to monitor
its MMS, SMS, GPRS and GSM services from the subscriber's point of view.
"3G is central to our plans for offering superior service to our customer
all across Switzerland," said Andreas Wetter, CEO, Orange Switzerland.
"Deployment here is challenging, both in terrain and timetable, which is why
we have thoroughly considered our 3G vendor selection. We are absolutely
confident that Nokia, with its quality 3G solution and wide roll-out
experience, is up to the task of meeting our high standards and deadlines."
"We are delighted that after a complete re-evaluation of the WCDMA RAN
supply market, Orange Switzerland has selected Nokia as the only supplier to
its network," said Tommi Uitto, Sales Director Orange CBT, Networks, Nokia.
"This demonstrates the competitiveness of our 3G core and radio network
solution, with compatibility and evolution from GSM/EDGE to WCDMA/HSDPA and
Release 4 MSC Server, as well as the value that Orange Switzerland places on
the ability of our local operations to serve its business."
Nokia has been a complete GSM supplier to Orange Switzerland since 1998.
The Swiss operator's GSM network covers 99% of the population and serves over
1 million subscribers.
As part of its end-to-end WCDMA 3G offering, Nokia has joined Orange
Group in hosting the Series 60 Developer Challenge competition, which is
generating new applications for Orange's 3G networks.
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and
sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to
each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and
innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging,
games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services
for network operators and corporations. http://www.nokia.com
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