Europe : The leading Serbian mobile operator has chosen Nokia Siemens Networks for the supply and implementation of its GSM network extensions and 3G WCDMA network with HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) functionality and associated services.

Nokia Siemens Networks started the deliveries in July, allowing Telekom Srbija to expand its mobile broadband network and to offer advanced and differentiating 3G WCDMA (Wideband Code-Division Multiple Access) services to its more than 5 million customers. The contract is the result of a successful partnership with Telekom Srbija.

It covers equipment delivery and installation, commissioning and integration of the system, comprising such solutions as a high speed radio network, next generation mobile core equipment and an extension of the prepaid system. The contract also will consolidate Nokia Siemens Networks’ leadership position in the Serbian market as well as in other South-East European countries in which Telekom Srbija operates.

"We are long-term partners and this contract is a further recognition of our successful cooperation. We have faith that our cooperation will be even more fruitful in the future and that the merger of Siemens and Nokia will continue to bring us many exciting and industry-leading products and services", says Vladimir Lučić, Telekom Srbija Mobile Division Director.

The tailor made package includes 3G radio and core equipment (Mobile Softswitching solution consisting of MSC Servers and Media Gateways) as well as an extension of the prepaid system. Due to this fact, Telekom Srbija can continue to offer new and advanced GSM and 3G WCDMA services to its customers and will be able to further increase network capacity.

“As a significant regional operator, with expansion potential, Telekom Srbija is one of our key partners. We are very pleased that Telekom Srbija has recognized Nokia Siemens Networks as a reliable partner, ready to offer future-proof technologies completely in line with their long-term plans and fulfilling all their needs. I am sure we will be able to meet this challenge and justify the trust placed in us,” says Dietmar Appeltauer, Head of the Sub-Region Central East Europe of Nokia Siemens Networks.

GSM radio access networks delivered by Nokia Siemens Networks are connecting more than 1 billion subscribers globally. Nokia Siemens Networks provides solutions for fast and cost-effective GSM network development, a critical issue for operators building businesses on new growth markets.

Operators can minimize the network deployment and operational costs with the market-leading Nokia Flexi Base Station, the industry smallest and most efficient multi-technology base station featuring unique design and architecture. It delivers the benefits of modularity to GSM, WCDMA and WiMAX operators. The energy efficiency of Nokia Flexi Base Station underpins Nokia Siemens Networks’ commitment to environmentally sustainable solutions for radio access networks.

Nokia Siemens Networks is the industry leader in WCDMA/HSPA, to date having almost 100 WCDMA radio network references and close to 50 HSDPA references, and with these networks connecting close to hundred million subscribers to date.

Nokia Siemens Networks is creating seamless user experiences in converging networks due to mobile softswitching and IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem). With over 150 customers for its mobile softswitching and more than 80 live networks, Nokia Siemens Networks is clearly the leading mobile softswitching supplier worldwide. Nokia Siemens Networks Services also boasts a broad business solution portfolio that gives operators the best tools to increase their efficiency and differentiate their offerings, with close to 20 years of experience in the field. Nokia Siemens Networks have optimized over 200 2G/3G commercial networks and delivered 400,000 training-days a year.

About Telekom Srbija
Telekom Srbija a.d. with its head office in Belgrade was incorporated as a joint stock company in June 1997 and offers wide range of modern fixed and mobile services to its customers. Oriented to the modern IP technologies and the broadband internet Telekom Srbija established fast, efficient and sophisticated implementation of telecommunication solutions adjusted to the specific customer needs. With launching the portals “nadlanu.com” and “mtsmondo.com” Telekom Srbija sets-up not only interactive services, but the digital culture. Capital investments were mostly directed towards the development of telecommunication capacities both in fixed and mobile telephony. Recently Telekom Srbija acquired Telekom Srpske (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and rolled out 2G/3G network in Montenegro, only 75 days after obtaining the license. Telekom Srbija has a great chance to establish itself as a regional leader which will have the key role in the development of Serbian industry and economic integration of the Western-Balkans. About 13,000 employees are celebrating ten-year company anniversary which proves that their efforts are worthwhile.
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