Nokia Siemens Networks brings TD-LTE to Spain

Pairs with Consortium of Advanced Telecommunications (COTA) & Wimax Online on country’s first TD-LTE service, in 2.6GHz band

Nokia Siemens Networks, has provided the solution to successfully complete the first 4G mobile broadband pilot with TD-LTE technology in Murcia, Spain, ahead of a November launch for commercial services. COTA, a new player in Spanish telecoms, working with Wimax Online, selected Nokia Siemens Networks as sole supplier for a customer-focused end-to-end LTE service. The operator plans to launch commercial mobile broadband Internet access service using Nokia Siemens Networks TD-LTE technology by the end of the year.

The implementation, in the autonomous “Región de Murcia”, is Southern Europe’s first TD-LTE, 2.6 GHz network.

Services from regional operators make the Spanish market highly diverse. COTA, in collaboration with Wimax Online, is an example of a local operator with a flexible and efficient business model. COTA acquired 10 MHz in the 2.6 GHz band auction in the summer of 2011 and immediately began to plan for a service launch. Wimax Online will benefit from the wholesale LTE access provided by COTA. In addition to extending the existing service portfolio with broadband offering, they will provide DSL-like services in the Murcia region where it is currently not possible to provide fixed-internet connectivity and VoIP. COTA also plans to provide television services through an IPTV-platform in the future.

The deployment marks the first Single Radio Access Network (RAN) TD-LTE project in South Europe, the first Band 38 TD-LTE deployment in Spain, and one of the first 4G networks in South Europe. Using advanced TDD/FDD, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) techniques and Single RAN TD-LTE is the most cost-effective solution for the acquired band.

The end-to-end TD-LTE service is based on Nokia Siemens Networks’ energy-efficient Flexi Multiradio Base Station technology together with existing TD-LTE customer premises equipment (similar to WiFi routers), the CPE indoor 7212 and CPE outdoor 7210. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks’ partner Athonet provided core network components for COTA. The agreement also included Nokia Siemens Networks’ professional services.

Miguel Araujo, head of customer teams for Spain and Portugal at Nokia Siemens Networks, said, “Nokia Siemens Networks understood that the first priority for COTA was to provide best-in-class customer experience for the end users. We put our focus and attention in building flexible Single RAN capacity to meet the growing demand for broadband services in the region of Murcia.”

About COTA

COTA is the leading audio-visual telecom operator in the Spanish southeastern region of Murcia, providing IP-transport and broadcasting of Digital TV as well as FM radio services both to public and private broadcasters. COTA also provides IP-transport services to enterprises and telecom operators and is starting its deployment of an TD-LTE network on the licensed 2,6 GHz band to serve the residential market with voice, internet and IP-TV services in the region of Murcia in those areas beyond reach of the more traditional operators. http://www.redcota.net

About WIMAX Online

WIMAX Online is a leading regional WISP serving customers mostly located in rural and remote areas in the region of Murcia providing telephony and Internet access. WIMAX will now benefit from the increased coverage and throughput capacity under the wholesale LTE access services provided by COTA. http://www.wimaxonline.es

About Athonet

Athonet provides a compact, distributed, high performance, transportable Lite Mobile Core Network for UMTS/HSPA, LTE, WiFi and CDMA named PriMo. Its IT-friendly software implementation, unique user control features and simplified management make it the right choice for regional or rural operators but also for small cells (e.g. city hotspots), large

enterprises, hospitals, campuses, public safety and smartgrids. http://www.athonet.com

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens 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 150 countries and had net sales of over 14 billion euros in 2011. http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

MTS, Nokia Siemens Networks launch Russia’s first #TD-LTE #4G network

Liquid Net elements to help provide 4G services for 96% of Moscow territory by end of 2012

Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has launched ultra-fast 4G mobile broadband services with speeds of up to 100 Mbps (megabits per second) in most of Moscow and 40 population centers in Moscow regions. Nokia Siemens Networks is the sole vendor for the launch, providing a complete Time Division Duplex Long Term Evolution (TD-LTE)* network and a range of comprehensive services. As part of the network, the company has provided its Single Radio Access Network (RAN) and Liquid Core based Evolved Packet Core (EPC).

“The launch of LTE services by MTS, on a par with leading LTE services around the world, reaffirms Russia's place among most technologically advanced economies. Our LTE network's high data throughput and superior reliability enable our customers to benefit from high quality multimedia applications with faster network access,” said Konstantin Markov, head of MTS macro-region, Moscow. "MTS is expanding mobile broadband services in Moscow, contributing to the region's development. Joint efforts by MTS and Nokia Siemens Networks, our long-standing partner, are focused on achieving LTE coverage in 96% of Moscow by the end of 2012. We also plan to double the coverage in Moscow provinces from the current level of coverage in 40 towns.”

“This TD-LTE network rollout, one of the largest TD-LTE networks in the world, is yet another example of our commitment to promote 4G technology globally,” said Vladimir Ulianov, head of MTS customer team at Nokia Siemens Networks. “To significantly enhance the mobile broadband experience for MTS customers, we applied our expertise in TD-LTE technology and strong services capabilities. Our radio and core network elements have built a reliable and flexible network to fulfill current and future data traffic demands driven by the drastically increasing use of smartphones.”

Under the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks has provided its Single RAN platform, based on its compact, energy-efficient Flexi Multiradio Base Station for the TD-LTE network. The company has migrated MTS’ complete network from WiMAX, deploying 2,200 advanced, multi-technology base stations from its mobile broadband offering. Nokia Siemens Networks has also provided its Liquid Core** based Evolved Packet Core (EPC) platform, including Flexi Network Server (NS) and Flexi Network Gateway (NG).

As part of the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks has provided its NetAct network management system to provide consolidated configuration, monitoring and network optimization. In addition, the company has provided its New Technology Home Location Register (NT-HLR)*** and Home Subscriber Server (HSS)****.

Nokia Siemens Networks has ensured a smooth rollout of the 4G network by providing network planning and optimization services for 4G and 2G/3G quality assurance, full turnkey solutions including site acquisition, project management, customer logistics, construction works and network implementation. Nokia Siemens Networks has also provided an end-to-end security solution for Packet Core and LTE Transport, including firewalls, a Certificate Authority and security gateways.

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About MTS

Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS") is the leading telecommunications group in Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, offering mobile and fixed voice, broadband, pay TV as well as content and entertainment services in one of the world's fastest growing regions. Including its subsidiaries, the Group services over 100 million mobile subscribers. The Group has been awarded GSM licenses in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia and Belarus, a region that boasts a total population of more than 230 million. Since June 2000, MTS' Level 3 ADRs have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol MBT). Additional information about the MTS Group can be found at www.mtsgsm.com.

Flexi Zone solution from Nokia Siemens Networks awarded for innovation

Organization of Small Cell Forum commended the innovative design and technological solution of the concept of small cells, created by an expert in the field of mobile broadband

The company Nokia Siemens Networks has received the highest award of Small Cell Industry Awards 2012 in the category "Design of network elements for small cells, and technological innovation." Organization of Small Cell Forum noted the complex created by Flexi Zone * for the use of innovative concepts Hot Zone. This concept allows for cost-effective deployment of small cells in order to increase network capacity for mobile broadband in overload conditions.

"Undoubtedly, created Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi Zone solution differs courage. It goes beyond the traditional deployment of small cells, allowing for the creation of adaptive cluster of access points. Most importantly, the system has been developed to solve the practical problems faced by network operators HetNet **, such as the suppression of harmful interference, engineering handover and transit links, "- said Peter Jaric (Peter Jarich), director of the service department research firm Current Analysis.

Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi Zone announced the decision on the Mobile World Congress 2012. Decision Flexi Zone was established on the basis of architecture developed by Liquid Radio and consists of several hundred small interconnected low power, using a common pool of resources that flexibly manages gatekeeper. Like clusters of access points that support multiple radio standards are in addition to makrosotovoy network that provides the best coverage and maximum capacity where it is needed at the moment. Flexi Zone solution enables local unloading Internet traffic by 80% by reducing the cost of transport and packet core network. Through the management interface, simplifying the organization of transit channels and significantly reduce operating costs can reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by 50% compared with the addition of new sites or deploying traditional systems based on the hundreds of small pico-and microcells.

"This award reinforces the commitment Nokia Siemens Networks provides operators with cost-effective solutions for the organization of small cells, allowing to increase the network capacity and expand coverage in areas with a high concentration of users - said Randy Cox (Randy Cox), head of products for small cells in Nokia Siemens Networks . - With Flexi Zone subscribers in congested "hot zones" will enjoy a much better quality of mobile broadband services. "

Award Small Cell Forum Industry Awards established in 2009. It is awarded for outstanding achievements in the field of small cells and their contributions to the development of this technology.

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On the organization of Small Cell Forum

Organization of Small Cell Forum, formerly known as Femto Forum, encouraging the widespread introduction of systems of small cells www.smallcellforum.org.

Small cell is a wireless access point, a low power operating in unlicensed frequency spectrum and have intellectual disabilities, their operation controlled by the operator network. Such systems provide improved coverage and increase network capacity and are designed for both home and corporate environments, as well as for work in public places in both urban and rural areas. They use a variety of technologies, ie notions femtocells, pikosoty, microcell and metrosoty. Small Cell Forum members are more than 140 companies, including 67 operators representing more than 2.9 billion users of mobile networks (47% of all subscribers in the world), as well as suppliers of telecommunications equipment and software, content providers, and young innovative enterprises.

Nokia Siemens Networks supports Optus network modernization and 4G implementation

To modernize Optus’ mobile network including refarming the 900 MHz GSM frequency band to improve UMTS 3G coverage

To implement Evolved Packet Core and rollout parts of 4G LTE 1800 MHz radio access network

Optus, one of the leading mobile operators in Australia, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as a partner for its key network initiatives. The agreement includes modernization of the mobile network, refarming the 900 MHz GSM frequency band, and providing infrastructure and services for LTE* (4G) rollout in Sydney and Perth. In addition, as part of this agreement, Nokia Siemens Networks is the sole LTE core provider for Optus.

“Spectrum is a scarce resource, so operators are seeking ways to make the best use of it. With this deal, Optus will re-use its existing spectrum to modernize its radio network and also offer 4G services cost-efficiently in one of the largest spectrum migration programs globally,” said Stephen McFeeley, head of Australia and New Zealand at Nokia Siemens Networks. “Our mobile broadband offering, based on the Liquid Core and Liquid Radio architectures, will assist Optus in managing the dynamic capacity and technology demands in one of the most advanced mobile broadband markets.”

“Our major mobile network initiatives, including network enhancements, U900 MHz spectrum migration program and 4G services rollout aim to provide the best possible experience for our customers,” added Günther Ottendorfer, Managing Director, Networks at Optus. “Nokia Siemens Networks is a key network partner in supporting these initiatives.”

Nokia Siemens Networks is upgrading the Optus mobile network and deploying 4G using its Single RAN (radio access network)** platform, based on its compact, energy-efficient Flexi Multiradio Base Station. The company is also providing its Evolved Packet Core platform including Flexi NS (Network Server) and Flexi NG (Network Gateway). Optus’ LTE, GSM and 3G networks will be monitored, managed and optimized by Nokia Siemens Networks’ unified network management system, NetAct.

In addition to Optus’ in-house services capability, Nokia Siemens Networks will provide Optus with a range of services, including network implementation, spectrum refarming, radio planning, optimization, project management, and care including spare part management, software maintenance, third-party software support and training. Some of these services will be delivered remotely through Nokia Siemens Networks' Global Delivery Centers. Nokia Siemens Networks will also implement its In Building Solution (IBS) that enables reliable mobile broadband connectivity by significantly improving network capacity and coverage inside buildings.

The company will provide reliable and secure 4G services over the network through its radio transport security solution. Nokia Siemens Networks will also provide network operations support to improve Optus' network efficiency and quality.

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About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens 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 150 countries and had net sales of over 14 billion euros in 2011. http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com