Press releases

16.12.2009 | Uniting communities with 3G

Nokia Siemens Networks has joined hands with Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) to promote digital inclusion during the forthcoming 2009 edition of the Manthan Award South Asia, to be held from Dec 18-19, 2009 in New Delhi. The event, organized by DEF, is South Asia’s largest on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for commerce, governance and rural development.

15.12.2009 | World’s leading telcos see profitability of open mobile internet access as biggest challenge

A global survey has found that the strategies of the world’s leading telecoms operators are dominated by the challenges arising from providing transparent and open mobile internet services. Improving network performance to increase customer satisfaction, while coping with the mobile data surge caused by social networking, mobile app stores, TV services and voice over IP, top their business needs.

10.12.2009 | Nokia Siemens Networks rings up another first in LTE with 3GPP standardized voice calls

Nokia Siemens Networks has carried out the world’s first voice calls in LTE networks using commercial, 3GPP-standardized user and network equipment. The success of the voice calls and SMS texting demonstrate the viability of the One Voice approach to voice over LTE (VoLTE).

09.12.2009 | m:tel subscribers poised to enjoy high-quality 2G services

Telekomunikacije RS a.d. Banja Luka - m:tel, one of the country’s leading communications service provider, will soon extend its services to more customers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, while improving their overall end-user experience. The operator has chosen Nokia Siemens Networks to expand and upgrade its GSM network and enable customized services for its subscribers.

08.12.2009 | Nokia Siemens Networks recognized as African Vendor of the Year at CommsMEA Awards 2009

Nokia Siemens Networks has been recognized for its service and commitment to the African continent at this year’s CommsMEA Awards with the ‘African Vendor of the Year’ award.

08.12.2009 | Beijing Mobile subscribers first in region to enjoy next generation mobile broadband

Beijing Mobile subscribers will soon enjoy increased data speeds and an overall improved wireless broadband experience. The operator will be first in the region to commercially implement direct tunnel technology, an innovative solution from Nokia Siemens Networks that cost effectively improves packet core network efficiency and sets the stage for future proof Long Term Evolution (LTE) deployment.

07.12.2009 | Nokia Siemens Networks’ hiT 70xx series receives MEF 9 and MEF 14 certification

Nokia Siemens Networks today announced that its hiT 70xx Multi Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP) has received Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) certification to provide MEF 9 and MEF 14 Ethernet services. The certification establishes that the hiT 70xx series is capable of transporting Carrier Ethernet services across telecom networks and is interoperable with certified equipment from other vendors.

07.12.2009 | Macau’s SmarTone subscribers to enjoy superior state-of-the-art 3G mobile multimedia and broadband

SmarTone subscribers in Macau will soon enjoy unprecedented mobile multimedia and broadband experience. It has awarded a five year contract to Nokia Siemens Networks, making it the sole network solution provider to SmarTone in Macau.

04.12.2009 | Flexi Multiradio Base Station reaffirms position as most environmentally-friendly network technology

The Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi Multiradio Base Station won the Future Mobile Green Awards 2010 from Juniper Research on December 1st. These annual awards recognize the contributions to reducing the mobile industry’s greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting environmentally sustainable business practices.

04.12.2009 | Nokia Siemens Networks “Resilient IP” Center serves 300th customer

Since 2000, Nokia Siemens Networks has helped Communication Service Providers (CSPs) from over 100 countries move to IP-based networks. In the company’s “Resilient IP” (ResIP) center, expertise in engineering, design, configuration and testing of IP scenarios are combined to cut time to market for new services by at least 30%, while increasing the resiliency of the services.