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28th December - Hutchison 3G Austria has selected Nokia to
supply its mobile softswitch solution for optimizing Hutchison
3G Austria's mobile network. The 3GPP Release 4 architecture
of the Nokia MSC Server System will allow Hutchison 3G Austria
to gain significant cost savings in the operation of its WCDMA
3G network and will enable the operator to continue to offer
the most advanced mobile multimedia services to its customers.
Deliveries have started, with the target of having the system
operational by the end of the year.
Nokia also provides a wide range of services, including project
management, installation, integration, commissioning and care
services. The system continues to be supported by the multitechnology
Nokia NetAct(TM) solution.
"We are confident that Nokia's cost-efficient MSC Server
System keeps us ahead in the competition," said Jan Trionow,
Chief Technology Officer, Hutchison 3G Austria. "The
Nokia MSC Server allows us to continue offering advanced 3G
voice and mobile multimedia services to our customers, while
offering a smooth migration path to All-IP in the future."
"We are pleased to introduce the Nokia MSC Server solution
into Hutchison 3G Austria's network," said Jorg Erlemeier,
General Manager, Networks, Nokia. "The Nokia MSC Server
System is a market-leading solution, offering Hutchison 3G
Austria cost and operational efficiency."
Nokia continues as the sole supplier for Hutchison 3G Austria's
core network.
Nokia leads the 3GPP Release 4 mobile softswitch market with
over 70 customers for the Nokia MSC Server, over 20 of which
are already in live commercial use.
About Hutchison 3G Austria
Hutchison 3G Austria is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hutchison
Whampoa Limited ("HWL"). Based in Hong Kong, HWL
has been granted an UMTS license in November 2000 to operate
third generation mobile services in Austria. In May 2003,
Hutchison 3G Austria launched the first purely mobile multimedia
in the Austrian market under the brand "3" and has
already acquired the status of UMTS market leader with a total
of 266,000 customers (as of 25th August 2005). 3 is a convergence
of telecommunication, internet and classic media, providing
innovative multimedia products and services for mobile usage
(e.g. video call, video clips, etc.) and conventional mobile
communication services (e.g. voice calls, SMS, MMS).
About Nokia
Nokia is a leader in mobile communications, driving the growth
and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia
connects people to each other and the information that matters
to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile
phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and
businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services
for network operators and corporations.
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