Nokia Siemens Networks Ready for LTE in North America

Nokia Siemens Networks provides Long Term Evolution (LTE) for 700 MHz and
1.7/2.1 GHz spectrum bands in North America.

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- CTIA Wireless 2008 -- Nokia Siemens
Networks' LTE solution for radio and core networks will enable operators to
deploy WCDMA/HSPA and LTE in all major frequency bands, including the 700 MHz
and 1.7/2.1 GHz bands that are of particular importance in North America. The
solution is comprised of the new Flexi Multimode Base Station, Mobility
Management Entity (MME) and System Architecture Evolution (SAE) Gateway. The
Flexi Multimode Base Station is the newest member of the small, modular and
energy-efficient Flexi Base Station family, making full use of the software
defined radio concept, which simplifies the path to LTE.
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As demand for mobile data increases exponentially, the rationale for
evolution toward flat, all-IP network architectures will become more evident
if operators are to sustain profitability. Nokia Siemens Networks is the
innovation leader in flat mobile network architecture, and is the only
supplier currently providing the standardized pre-LTE solution, Internet-HSPA,
which is commercially available now. I-HSPA can be an initial step in
implementing a flat, cost effective all-IP network that is compatible with all
legacy HSPA devices and provides an evolution to LTE with just a software
upgrade.
"License winners from auctions in the U.S. and Canada will be eager to
deploy new networks and services as quickly as possible," said Sue Spradley,
President, Nokia Siemens Networks, North America. "We are confident that Nokia
Siemens Networks' LTE solution will enable service providers to deliver
high-speed wireless services in the near term, while providing investment
protection in the form of a cost efficient software upgrade to LTE in the
future."
Nokia Siemens Networks' LTE solution is appropriate for new entrants,
incumbents with existing GSM/WCDMA/HSPA and CDMA network operators, allowing
them to provide Internet services via mobile broadband at speeds comparable to
DSL. LTE is slated to be a true global roaming technology as an evolution
option for operators with a WCDMA/HSPA network or a CDMA network.
The end-to-end LTE/SAE solution is comprised of best in class network
elements and a comprehensive set of services optimized for the 700 MHz and
1.7/2.1 GHz bands. The services enable an operator to efficiently build,
operate and transfer networks and to provide business and technical consulting
on market entry, service innovation, service benchmarking, and spectrum
clearing.
The LTE solution was launched globally in February at Mobile World
Congress. Nokia Siemens Networks will demonstrate LTE at CTIA Wireless 2008.
Stop by Booth 3026 for more details.
Nokia Siemens Networks delivers radio access solutions to over 300
customers in 120 countries. With the mission of optimizing the operator total
value of ownership in mobile broadband, Nokia Siemens Networks is a forerunner
and a solution provider for all flat, data optimized and scalable radio
architectures such as Internet-HSPA, WiMAX and LTE.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications
services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of
mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing
demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. Nokia Siemens
Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies
with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo,
Finland. http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

Media Inquiries

Nokia Siemens Networks
Chantal Boeckman
Communications, North America
Phone : + 1 469 789 9594
e-mail: chantal.boeckman@nsn.com

SOURCE Nokia Siemens Networks

Chantal Boeckman, Communications, North America of Nokia Siemens Networks,
+1-469-789-9594, chantal.boeckman@nsn.com