Nokia has signed an agreement to supply sunrise's WCDMA 3G core network in Switzerland. Deliveries have already commenced with Nokia providing the 3G core network equipment for the smooth roll-out and introduction of sunrise's nationwide WCDMA network. The network is expected to be commercially launched by the end of 2004.
The Nokia WCDMA 3G core Solution will enable sunrise customers to enjoy advanced multimedia mobile services, such as multimedia messaging and live video streaming.
In addition to network equipment, Nokia provides support in project management, implementation and integration for efficient network ramp-up, as well as a wide range of care services, including training, software maintenance and emergency services, to help maintain the competitiveness of the network. The equipment will be integrated into existing Nokia NetAct(TM) operations support system for combined 2G/3G network and mobile service management.
"We are happy to work with Nokia. We are sure that Nokia's 3G solution will provide technologically superior service and will meet our needs for cost-efficient and effective roll-out to deliver 3G services to our customers. sunrise is recognized as an innovator in the Swiss market and has committed to provide its customers exciting and user friendly 3G services of high quality standards. Nokia has demonstrated their support towards this goal," says Bo Chamberlain, CTO, Executive Director Network, sunrise.
"For such a market innovator as sunrise, Nokia's 3G solution will enable the operator to drive the advanced mobile services market in Switzerland. WCDMA is the only true wideband wireless standard and offers the most economical and efficient network solution with the overwhelmingly largest user base, footprint and roaming," says Daniel Clauss, Head of Customer Account Team, Nokia Switzerland
TDC Switzerland AG, a member of the TDC Group AS, operates under the sunrise brand name. sunrise was the first private provider after the liberalization of the telecommunications market in Switzerland. It counts 1.17 million mobile network customers in Switzerland. The company's sunrise brand stands for innovative products and services, including many GPRS and MMS applications. sunrise also offers provider services on fixed broadband and Internet. The company is 100% owned by the TDC Group.
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