Nokia supplies GSM and WCDMA 3G/HSDPA networks to Cable & Wireless in the Channel Islands
Nokia and Cable & Wireless have today signed a contract for the supply of GSM and WCDMA 3G radio and core networks in the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey.
The network contract is part of the global frame agreement that Cable & Wireless and Nokia announced in February 2006.
With the support of Nokia's network infrastructure, Cable & Wireless can now offer high-quality network coverage and the very latest multimedia services to its mobile customers.
As part of the agreement, Nokia will supply Cable & Wireless with GSM and WCDMA 3G radio networks, including HSDPA, and core networks, including the Nokia MSC Server mobile softswitches. Included in the deal is the Nokia NetAct network and service management system, and a range of services such as network planning, implementation, commissioning and network optimization. Deliveries will start immediately.
"We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality services. With 3G and HSDPA our customers can enjoy advanced multimedia services and faster download speeds," says Geoff Houston, Chief Executive, Cable & Wireless Channel Islands. "Nokia has world-class credentials and its 3G networks support several leading operators globally. We could not get a better partner."
"We're delighted to be working with Cable & Wireless to introduce 3G services in Guernsey and Jersey," says Peter Kühne, Vice President, Networks, Nokia. "By supplying a complete, end to end solution encompassing terminals, infrastructure, network applications and services we enable Cable & Wireless to bring value to both business and private users within the Channel Islands."
Nokia's high-performing, cost-optimized HSDPA is a simple software upgrade to Nokia WCDMA networks, offering average data speeds of 1-2 Mbps in the first phase. Later, the Nokia will HSDPA support up to 14.4 Mbps in accordance with industry standards.
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