Europe
: Nokia has won a radio and High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
network order from Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC), bolstering
its recently-launched WCDMA 3G and HSDPA services in Saudi Arabia.
With Nokia's HSDPA solution, STC's customers will be able to access
new services such as fast Internet connection, video calls and music
downloads.
"At STC, we are proud to offer 3G and HSDPA services to our customers.
Nokia's state-of-the-art solutions and invaluable support have enabled
a smooth network and services rollout. We were delighted to see how
easy the HSDPA upgrade was with Nokia's solution," says Dr. Zeyad
Al Otaibi, President of ALJAWAL, STC.
"We're pleased to extend our cooperation with STC. The Nokia
HSPA solution for fast access provides STC with ample capacity to
offer advanced services with minimal investment, low delivery costs
and simple implementation," says Dr. Walid Moneimne, Senior Vice
President, Central Europe, Middle East and Africa region, Networks,
Nokia.
Nokia supplies STC with radio network equipment, including its transmission
solution, plus HSDPA software. The network continues to be supported
by the Nokia NetAct(TM) network and service management system. Nokia
is also providing STC with services including network planning, telecom
implementation, project management, operations support, optimization,
and care.
In WCDMA 3G, Nokia has 61 customers to date. Nokia's high-performing
HSDPA is a simple software upgrade to Nokia WCDMA networks, thus enabling
a fast, cost-effective rollout. Nokia HSDPA offers almost 10-times
faster data services than current 3G networks, meaning an enhanced
service experience. Nokia is a leader in the HSDPA market, with a
large number of HSDPA contracts. Many network operators have already
opened their HSDPA networks with the Nokia solution.
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