VimpelCom selects NSN as vendor to roll out 4G LTE in some regions in Russia
VimpelCom has chosen Nokia Solutions and Networks as vendor for its Long Term Evolution (LTE*) radio access networks in the central region of Russia, Siberia, South and most of the Volga and Ural regions. Under the five-year agreement, NSN will deliver, install and integrate LTE radio access equipment. The company will also provide rollout services for the implementation and commissioning of 4G mobile broadband services.
Under the contract, NSN will implement its Single RAN advanced platform built around the high-capacity Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station. The company will also provide its NetAct network management system to enable consolidated configuration, monitoring and optimization of VimpelCom’s network resources and services.
In addition, NSN will deliver its comprehensive professional services, including network planning, optimization and implementation, in order to ensure rapid and reliable deployment of the LTE network, as well as its ongoing care services.
“We are delighted by this latest milestone in our successful cooperation with VimpelCom, which includes outsourcing projects,” said Kristina Tikhonova, head of Region East at NSN. “With this project, NSN will build an overlay LTE network that will significantly increase mobile data speeds in the respective regions and offer end users an overall improved communications experience.”
This is NSN’s second significant mobile broadband deal in Russia recently.
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About NSN
Nokia Solutions and Networks is the world’s specialist in mobile broadband. From the first ever call on GSM, to the first call on LTE, we operate at the forefront of each generation of mobile technology. Our global experts invent the new capabilities our customers need in their networks. We provide the world’s most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize the value of those networks, and the services to make it all work seamlessly.
With headquarters in Espoo, Finland, we operate in over 120 countries and had net sales of approximately 13.4 billion Euros in 2012. NSN is wholly owned by Nokia Corporation. www.nsn.com
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* NSN is a leader in the commercialization and innovation of LTE and LTE-Advanced, with more than 95 LTE and TD-LTE network references worldwide. We are supplier to the world’s first three commercially launched LTE-Advanced networks and most of the largest networks by LTE subscriber count. Our unique track record is based on award-winning platforms like the multi-technology, compact, modular and weatherproof Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station and the ingenious Liquid Radio LTE Software Suite and Smart Scheduler to maximize performance and optimize the use of radio spectrum.
NSN’ Global Services enable operators to safely move towards LTE with the highest quality possible and ensure fast and reliable network rollouts with end-to-end network integration to Customer Experience Management. Our industry-leading Security solutions enable operators to provide secure subscriber services while our Network Planning and Optimization services support a smooth transition with Refarming Services, LTE Planning, iSON Services, LTE Optimization and Services for VoLTE.
