14 DAY TRIAL // Nokia Siemens Network has been selected by Indian carrier Idea Cellular to supply equipment, build and manage its HSPA networks in four circles Uttar Pradesh (East), Uttar Pradesh (West), Kerala and Haryana.
The new agreement will enable Idea Cellular to provide its customers with 3G services such as high-speed mobile broadband, enhanced voice services, as well as lower prices for the current services.
“We believe that 3G has the potential to transform the way people communicate and the way businesses run. Our goal is to empower our subscribers by offering a reliable 3G mobile network that provides high-quality experience of voice and data services,” said Anil Tandan, chief technology officer, Idea Cellular.
“Nokia Siemens Networks, as a world leader in 3G and as a long-standing partner for our GSM services, is well positioned to build our 3G network. It will allow us to reach our customers with new and innovative services in the shortest time possible and in a cost-efficient manner,” continued Tandan.
The new solutions that Nokia Siemens Networks will implement according to the said contract include: Flexi Multiradio Base Stations, mobile packet core and mobile backhauling including FlexiPacket microwave radio.
Under the contract, the contractor will also supply unified network management, monitoring and optimization based on its NetAct system, as well as network implementation, project management, care and maintenance services.
“We are committed to delivering a world-class 3G network for Idea Cellular to enable them to delight mobile broadband users with high-speed data and improved voice services,” said Urs Pennanen, head of India Region, Nokia Siemens Networks.
“We are glad that Idea Cellular has entrusted us to deploy over 40% of their base stations. With our compact site solution that occupies minimal floor space, energy-efficient network equipments and local 3G expertise, we will enable Idea Cellular to roll out the 3G network rapidly with minimal total cost of ownership,” added Pennanen.