Nokia Siemens Networks has been selected by TelCell, a mobile services arm of TelEm, to provide complete network infrastructure including equipment and related turnkey services.
Under the agreement, Nokia Siemens Networks will provide radio equipment including its Flexi Multiradio Base Stations, core network, Flexi NG (Network Gateway), which manages the mobility of smart devices and connectivity to the applications used by TelCell subscribers. The other part of the core network is built using the mobile softswitch, Nokia Siemens Networks’ MSC Server, to manage voice calls.
Nokia Siemens Networks said that the mobile softswitches and media gateways will save up to 70% of the current operational costs for the operator.
The agreement also includes Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN) and Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN).
Nokia Siemens Networks Caribbean business development head Michael Jakob said 3G and particularly HSPA not only introduces a new mobile broadband experience for subscribers, but also opens up new revenue streams for the operator.
TelCell expects to launch its enhanced network by the end of April 2011.
