Nokia Builds GSM Radio and GPRS Network in Panama

Telefónica Móviles Panamá, which operates under the movistar brand, has chosen nokia to build its GSM radio and GPRS network. The network will cover the whole country, and enable the operator to offer mobile data and voice services to movistar clients.

"Without any doubt, having Nokia implement and optimize our GSM network allows Telefónica Móviles Panamá to offer the Panamanian market the most modern network in the

country. Key to the fast growth in our market are top-quality services and efficiency," says Amaru Chávez, Vice President of Technology at Telefónica Móviles Panamá.

Under the agreement, Nokia delivers a GSM radio network with Nokia base stations and base station controllers, as well as a GPRS network. Nokia will also implement the Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR) service, which is a voice compression technology that improves network efficiency, in order to improve voice quality and capacity in the network.

"This agreement reinforces our growing cooperation with Telefónica in Latin America. We are committed to continue our successful relationship to increasingly satisfy the communication's needs of the Panamanians, allowing technology to make their lives easier," says James O'Brien, Account Director, Networks, Nokia.

To support the evolution of the GSM network, Nokia provides management services, project implementation, maintenance services and training to optimize the network performance. The system is supported by the multi-vendor, multi-technology Nokia NetAct network and service management system.