Europe UK : HSL (Hay Systems Ltd), an independent mobile network operator and provider of mobile services, announced that they have commenced a major project to deliver a GSM/GPRS/EDGE femtocell primarily suited for consumer use in a residential setting.
 
HSL plans to market the HSL 2.75G Femtocell to existing BTS vendors, directly to mobile network operators and additionally licensing hardware and software intellectual property. The femtocell will also be used in HSL’s own network in the UK. Software running on the femtocell and the associated Base Station Controller (BSC) is being developed by HSL with the hardware and lower layer software being designed by a 3rd party specialist.

The femtocell is expected to ship Q3 2008.  Further details will be announced during the GSMA Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, 11th – 14th February 2008.

About HSL:

HSL (Hay Systems Ltd), located in the United Kingdom, is an independent mobile network operator and provider of mobile services to organisations and individuals around the world.

As an operator of its own GSM network, HSL is involved in the development of GSM mobile network infrastructure and is recognised for consistently delivering superior and technically advanced solutions including SMS gateway services and mobile network services.

HSL's focus is on quality and reliability of service to its customers through a strong technical emphasis.  For more information please visit http://www.haysystems.com/.