October 26, 2001
Nokia will be exclusive supplier of 3G Infrastructure Services AB's core network and a supplier of its radio network.
Nokia and 3G Infrastructure Services AB, a Swedish joint venture for 3G network-sharing, have signed an agreement for the supply of 3G network infrastructure, including the exclusive supply of the UMTS core network. In addition, Nokia will supply its radio-access network solution and provide technical network operation services.
The deliveries of 3G infrastructure will begin in October 2001.
"Our owners' requirements of construction times and cost-efficiency at the initial stage, as well as future operating security, present us with a unique challenge," says Jan Edhäll, Chief Executive Officer, 3G Infrastructure Services AB. "We are satisfied that Nokia's 3G system and committed support from Professional Services fullfills our requirement of sharing the infrastructure in a cost-efficient manner, while also maintaining top-level quality," he adds.
In addition to the supply of network equipment for a shared network solution, Nokia will provide a Network Deployment Package for the network rollout, as well as care services. Furthermore, Nokia will provide a complete set of services for operation of the network for a period of three years.
"We feel that network sharing is a very important strategy for many operators in today's market," says Ian McCaig, Vice President Customer Business Team Hutchison, Nokia Networks. "And so we are delighted that 3G Infrastructure Services AB has chosen us as the main supplier for this, one of the world's first network sharing agreements between 3G UMTS license holders."
"We feel that Nokia's UMTS solution is ideally suited for the kind of tight interoperability required in network sharing arrangements. In particular, the Nokia radio-access network solution is designed to minimize costs through equipment pooling and innovative software features. And Nokia has developed detailed plans for all levels of multi-operator network operation, from site sharing to shared network operation and maintenance," he adds.
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