Polkomtel subscribers to benefit from high-speed, smartphone friendly network

Warsaw, Poland / Espoo, Finland – March 1, 2010

Nokia Siemens Networks upgrades Polkomtel’s network to meet growing demand for data and multimedia services

Poland’s Polkomtel S.A. is increasing its mobile broadband coverage and capacity to provide its subscribers with improved mobile Internet and multimedia services. Nokia Siemens Networks is extending and modernizing Polkomtel’s 3G/HSPA network to make it smartphone friendly and prepare it for the next generation of mobile broadband. The improvements will ensure the network is better able to efficiently handle the data surge sparked by the growing number high-speed data customers as well as that of smart devices.

“To maintain our leadership in providing valuable new services to Polish subscribers , we have decided to upgrade our network for higher speeds and more capacity,” said Miguel Marin, chief technology officer, board member of Polkomtel S.A. “This upgrade will not only prepare our network to handle new technologies like HSPA+ 28,8 or 42 Mbps, but will also help us benefit from the lower energy consumption, and signaling efficiencies of Nokia Siemens Networks’ smartphone friendly technology.”

“Our innovation will bring Polish users a faster broadband experience” said Robert Zajac, head of the Polkomtel Customer Team at Nokia Siemens Networks. “This agreement underlines our long-term, successful partnership with Polkomtel, and allows us to look together towards the future of mobile broadband.”

Under the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will deploy its compact, energy-efficient Flexi Multiradio base stations that enable the higher speeds and lower latency of HSPA+, by means of simple software upgrades. The upgrade allows Polkomtel to benefit from greater capacity for managing smart device traffic, therefore improving customer experience, and enabling significant cost savings to Polkomtel because of the lower energy consumption of the network.

Nokia Siemens Networks will also provide its NetAct network management system for efficient operation of the network, as well as installation, integration and care services.

About Polkomtel SA

Polkomtel SA is the operator of the largest mobile network in Poland. The network under the Plus brand name was launched in 1996 and currently has about 14 million users.

Since the very beginning, Polkomtel SA has pioneered in introducing the latest technological solutions to the Polish market. Currently, it offers the largest coverage of 3G technology access in Poland as well as the largest coverage of mobile Internet access – 99% of Poland’s population is within iPlus coverage. Its high speed HSDPA technology is available in 1,800 localities in districts covering 60% of Poland’s population, while the fastest technology of HSPA+, enabling speeds of up to 21 MBPS, is available in 11 largest cities. Polkomtel SA has also been the first to set up an online music store in Poland, allowing users to legally download music files for little money, both to laptops and mobile devices.
 
Polkomtel SA also supports important projects related to security, health protection and sports. In cooperation with Poland’s mountain and water rescue organizations (GOPR, TOPR, WOPR) the Integrated Security System has been created, featuring such important elements as emergency hotlines – in the mountains 0 601 100 110 and on the water – 0 601 100 300 – as well as an online info site www.601100100.pl

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

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