Nokia Siemens Networks delivers a full WCDMA/HSPA 900 radio network system to TeliaSonera Finland, including its award-winning, energy-efficient Flexi base stations and high capacity RNC 2600 radio network controllers. The new network will support fixed-mobile migration in the rural areas and save operational costs for the operator.

“Our customers demand high-speed high quality 3G service wherever they are. Nokia Siemens Networks’ WCDMA/HSPA 900 solution will enable us to extend 3G coverage to the more remote areas of the country in a cost-effective way, extending the latest mobile broadband services to a growing number of customers,” said Esa Rautalinko, CEO, TeliaSonera Finland.

“Our cooperation with TeliaSonera goes back a long way. We are extremely happy for this great opportunity to provide additional quality and coverage with state-of-the-art technology to TeliaSonera Finland and its customers,” says Jan Lindgren, Head of TeliaSonera Customer Team, Nokia Siemens Networks.

Nokia Siemens Networks is the supplier of the world’s first commercial WCDMA/HSPA network in the 900 MHz band. The 2.5 fold increase in coverage compared to WCDMA/HSPA in the 2100 MHz band and the reduced number of base station sites enables reduction of overall network deployment costs in rural areas by up to 60-70%. The Nokia Siemens Networks solution comprises of the market leading Flexi base station together with unique software features and industry’s narrowest WCDMA/HSPA carrier bandwidth for retaining service quality for GSM users while deploying a fast, high quality HSPA layer on the same band.

About TeliaSonera

TeliaSonera provides telecommunication services in the Nordic and Baltic countries, the emerging markets of Eurasia, including Russia and Turkey, and in Spain. The leading European provider of quality cross border voice, IP and capacity services, provided through our wholly owned international carrier network. In 2008, TeliaSonera’s net sales amounted to SEK 104 billion, and at the end of December 2008 the total number of subscriptions was 135 million in 20 countries. 

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland.  www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

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