Europe
: Nokia and the Russian operator Megafon have successfully tested
data transmission at 3.6 Mbps speed using High Speed Downlink Packet
Access (HSDPA) technology. The test zone deployed by Nokia at one
of Megafon sites in Saint Petersburg allows the testing of all new
capabilities of 3G networks.
Nokia network equipment was used in the live tests, including several
base stations, radio network controller and 3G core network equipment.
HSDPA is an advanced 3G technology and a natural extension of the
WCDMA 3G standard. Currently, Nokia's HSDPA software enables 3.6 Mbps
data speed from base station to user device.
"We are pleased to extend our cooperation with OAO Megafon to
HSDPA tests. The trial has proved that HSDPA can be implemented in
the Megafon network," says Alexander Ukhanov, Account Manager,
Networks, Nokia. "The advantages of HSDPA are evident; the technology
will enable operators to launch the most innovative services with
minimal investments in the infrastructure, and the users will get
a convenient and quick access to various services and content."
In WCDMA 3G, Nokia has 63 customers to date. High performance Nokia
HSPA 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 of 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 MegaFon
OAO "MegaFon" is the first all-Russian mobile operator in
GSM 900/1800 standard. The company was founded in May 2002 as a result
of renaming and reorganization of Open Joint Stock Company "North-West
GSM" and integration under one brand with ZAO "Sonic Duo"
(Moscow), ZAO "Mobicom-Kavkaz", ZAO "Mobicom-Centre",
ZAO "Mobicom-Novosibirsk", ZAO "Mobicom-Khabarovsk",
ZAO "Mobicom-Kirov", OAO "MSS-Povolzhie", ZAO
"Volzhsky GSM" and ZAO "Uralsky GSM". Major stockholders
of OAO MegaFon are OAO "Telecominvest", OOO "CT-Mobile",
Sonera (Finland) and Telia (Sweden). OAO MegaFon license area covers
100% of Russia's territory - all 89 RF subject with the population
of 145 million. Currently the number of the Company's subscribers
exceeds 23 million. www.megafon.ru
