Europe
/ ASIA : Nokia and one of Indonesia's largest operators, Indosat,
have extended their cooperation by signing a WCDMA 3G/HSPA network
and managed services contract that enables Indosat to offer 3G and
wireless broadband services. Indosat will have Nokia operate its network
so the operator can remain focused on its core business and customer
relationships while adopting 3G technology.
Nokia will provide Indosat turnkey services, including civil works,
network planning, implementation and integration of a WCDMA 3G/HSPA
network. In providing managed services, Nokia takes responsibility
for building, operating and transferring as well as optimizing the
Indosat 3G network. Training services are also included, and the network
will be supported by the multivendor, multitechnology Nokia NetAct(TM)
network and service management system.
Nokia will supply the WCDMA 3G/HSPA radio network, including the modular,
high capacity Nokia Flexi WCDMA base station in East Java, Bali, Sumatra
and Batam. Nokia's 3G devices are also being delivered as part of
the contract. Deliveries have started and the network will be ready
for a launch in November 2006.
"Bringing the next generation of 3G services to Indonesia, and
focusing on wireless broadband with the highest speeds at the best
value to our customers is a high priority at Indosat," says Kaizad
Heerjee, Deputy President Director, Indosat. "Nokia support in
our network is outstanding and their managed services capability allows
us to concentrate on building the Indosat business around 3G and HSDPA
and bringing advanced services to our customers quickly."
"3G/HSDPA services are an exciting opportunity for both Indonesian
consumers and Indosat," says Henrik Brogaard, Account Director,
Networks, Nokia Indonesia. "Nokia's network solutions and services
allow Indosat to increase their competitiveness. Nokia WCDMA/HSPA
network allows Indosat to minimize capital and operational expenditure,
and Nokia's managed and other professional services boost network
efficiency and quality while helping to increase their customer base."
With its proven track record in managing networks on behalf of operators
around the world, Nokia is able to support operators to enhance their
service offerings and reduce costs. Nokia is a major player in the
Managed Services business with close to 60 managed services contracts
globally.
In WCDMA 3G, Nokia has 65 customers to date. High performance Nokia
HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) is a simple software upgrade to Nokia
WCDMA networks, thus enabling a fast, cost-effective rollout. Nokia
HSPA is made up of two key technologies, HSDPA (High Speed Downlink
Packet Access) and HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), enabling
true mobile broadband with breakthrough data speeds up to 14.4 Mbps
in the downlink and up to 5.8 Mbps in the uplink.
Nokia HSDPA offers almost 10-times faster data services than current
3G networks, generating 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.
About Indosat
Indosat is a leading telecommunication and information provider that
provides cellular, IDD, and fixed wireless services, Multimedia, Data
communications and Internet (MIDI). Indosat's shares are listed on
the Jakarta and Surabaya Stock Exchange (JSX: ISAT) and its American
Depository Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:IIT).
