Bytemobile, the global leader in optimization solutions for mobile data networks has announced the successful deployment of its Optimization Service Node(OSN) 3.1 on Orange Romania's network.

Orange Romania, a part of the Orange group is the largest wireless network in the country, with approximately 8 million subscribers at the end of 2006.

The mobile operator offers 3G services in 20 cities and EDGE (2.5) coverage nationwide. In order to stay close to its subscribers, Orange has developed of wide network of shops that include 42 locations all over the country.

Now, through Bytemobile's optimization solution, Orange Romania will provide faster Internet access. The optimization solution is meant to accelerate data traffic speeds by 3x-7x for both 3G and EDGE Internet access for Orange subscribers.

"We operate in a very dynamic and competitive market," said Andrei Dinulescu, product manager at Orange Romania. "Mobile consumers have choices, and Orange Romania is determined to deliver the highest-quality user experience to its subscribers. We offer 3G and EDGE mobile Internet access for both postpaid and prepaid customers, and we look to Bytemobile to help us maintain our competitive edge in 3G service."

"We are pleased with the opportunity to help Orange Romania achieve its goals of delivering the best services to its subscribers, improving operational efficiency and increasing network capacity," said Bryan Visser, vice president and general manager of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Bytemobile. "We look forward to supporting Orange's continued growth and success as it deploys new data services in the future."