Gemplus builds on existing 3G experience in Europe

Gemplus announces its selection by mobilkom austria to deliver USIM card technology from which to build the Austrian 3G network.

The USIM card, GemXplore 3G, is compatible with both GSM and UMTS networks. mobilkom austria is therefore able to integrate a UMTS-compatible platform in their existing 2G environment, thus ensuring a smooth migration to 3G.

Besides supplying USIM cards, Gemplus was also selected to deliver the software development tool, GemXplore CASE for 3G. This tool belongs to the most advanced range of software products for the development and deployment of mobile services for third generation mobile networks. Both products have already proved their abilities in international markets.

mobilkom austria chose Gemplus for its USIM card supply as the company has already gained significant 3G experience in commercial networks. Also, Gemplus showed great flexibility in responding to the needs and wishes of the Austrian leader in innovation. “We selected Gemplus for the launch of our 3G network because they are the leading supplier who have already proven their technology in the field. They can provide us with the highest level of support in all our development stages“, said Dipl. Ing . Dr. Werner Wiedermann, area manager, Service Development, mobilkom austria.

Gemplus was involved in the implementation of the world’s first UMTS network with NTT DoCoMo in Japan as the only European supplier. In Europe, Gemplus has a strong reference with Telenor in Norway in the build-up of UMTS networks.

mobilkom austria is one six holders of an Austrian license for UMTS and is currently conducting extensive tests with the USIM technology based on GemXplore 3G USIM cards.

“Providing 3G technology to mobilkom austria is great news for Gemplus within the European market place. We are looking forward to working with them and supporting them from the launch of the pilot to the commercial deployment of Austrian 3G networks, said Philippe Vallee, President, Telecom Business Unit, Gemplus.