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SaskTel on its way to delivering next-generation wireless services to all of Saskatchewan
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to News Reports] 14th January -
SaskTel, a full service communications provider in Saskatchewan, has selected
Nokia Siemens Networks to provide core network technology for a new next-generation
wireless network. | | The
agreement is a part of SaskTel’s network investment program to ensure 98
percent of Saskatchewan residents have access to wireless services. “After
a comprehensive review, SaskTel has selected Nokia Siemens Networks because of
the company’s advanced solutions and their global carrier presence and reputation,”
said Robert Watson, president and chief executive officer at SaskTel. |
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Already based
on the latest version of HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access) technology, SaskTel
will use a core network solution, including mobile softswitching, packet core
with “direct tunnel” functionality, and harmonized subscriber management
systems. The upgraded systems will complement SaskTel’s existing 3G
network solutions and future-proof the carrier for a smooth transition to fourth
generation technology based on the emerging, global Long-term Evolution (LTE)
standard. SaskTels network is expected to be initially launched mid-2010
with a targeted completion date of 2011. |
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”Nokia
Siemens Networks is committed to the Canadian market and its potential for further
advancement in next-generation wireless services, so we are extremely pleased
to add SaskTel to the distinguished group of operators we serve in Canada,”
said Sue Spradley, head of the North American region, Nokia Siemens Networks.
“We will deliver to SaskTel the industry’s most advanced wireless network
infrastructure, which will position them for a smooth transition to LTE in the
future.” Nokia Siemens Networks is an industry leader in 3G
core networks, with 130 customer references to date. Additionally, Nokia Siemens
Networks is the forerunner in LTE with its flat architecture innovation providing
already today a smooth migration path to LTE. The company recently announced it
completed the world’s first voice calls in LTE networks using commercial,
3GPP-standardized user and network equipment, and it is conducting end-to-end
interoperability testing with four device vendors in different frequency bands. | | | |
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