Charlie Wong
20-11-2004, 01:39 AM
This press release from 23/05/2001 is what Optus and Vodafone will be
implementing for their 3G network.
I wonder, if it was so good, why then are these two operators the 1st
in the world to use this technology?
Telstra and Hutchison will be sharing spectrum whereas Optus and
Telstra will not. Perhaps this is the reason for Nokia's solution.
This also means that Telstra and Hutchison will be sharing the same
network code for their 3G network.
Nokia launches Multi-Operator Radio Access Network for controlled 3G
network sharing
May23,2001
<http://www.nokia.co.uk/nokia/0,,28358,00.html?press_release_id=http://press.nokia.com/PR/200105/822167.xml>
Nokia today launched a Multi-Operator Radio Access Network enabling 3G
network sharing by several operators while still retaining control
over their individual licensed frequencies, radio cells, and services.
Thus operators can enjoy the advantages of network sharing and provide
their own service portfolio to their subscribers at the same time. In
addition, the Nokia solution will enable operators to provide
cost-effective 3G services in areas where traffic will be initially
low.
Sharing Radio Access Network elements and all related equipment
between two operators, together with site sharing, can bring savings
of up to 40 per cent of the Radio Access Network capital and
operational expenditures. This is important in the initial coverage
building phase of 3G networks as investment in coverage is substantial
where the early traffic and revenues are not in balance to begin with.
Nokia expects this could boost network building through enabling
savings to the mobile infrastructure industry, operators and future
subscribers alike.
"As an operator's objective is to provide good quality 3G services to
the mass market as soon as possible, we believe that savings in
coverage building will lead to more coverage with the same investment
rather than to the same coverage with less investment approach," says
Jarmo Leivo, Director, WCDMA RAN Marketing, Nokia Networks.
The Nokia Multi-Operator RAN feature is a special functionality for a
standard Nokia WCDMA Radio Access Network. It enables two or more
operators to build radio access coverage by sharing individual network
elements like Radio Network Controllers (RNC) and Base Stations.
However, the feature still allows operators to offer dedicated
services over their own licensed frequencies.
As operators use their own frequencies, they also have their own
Mobile Network Codes, which RNC uses to route traffic to the right
core network, which - like all services - are operator specific. Nokia
Multi-Operator RAN is compliant with 3GPP release 99 standard and
provides open interfaces.
"Network sharing by two competing operators is not a joint strategy,
but only a temporary cost cutting measure", adds Jarmo Leivo, "Nokia
Multi-Operator RAN is very flexible as it enables network sharing on a
base station by base station basis. When RAN sharing is terminated on
a site, the shared base station will be taken in use solely by one of
the operators and another dedicated base station will be installed for
the other."
Nokia Multi-Operator RAN is a unique network sharing solution as
operators still control their own licensed frequencies and provide
their own services. It offers substantial savings in a true
competitive environment. It is however only one of the alternatives
available when building a 3G network.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its
experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the
company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading
supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the
Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further
enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company
with listings on six major exchanges.
Further information:
Communications Department, Nokia Networks
Tel. + 358 (0) 7180 38195
Email nokia.networks (AT) nokia (DOT) com
www.nokia.com
implementing for their 3G network.
I wonder, if it was so good, why then are these two operators the 1st
in the world to use this technology?
Telstra and Hutchison will be sharing spectrum whereas Optus and
Telstra will not. Perhaps this is the reason for Nokia's solution.
This also means that Telstra and Hutchison will be sharing the same
network code for their 3G network.
Nokia launches Multi-Operator Radio Access Network for controlled 3G
network sharing
May23,2001
<http://www.nokia.co.uk/nokia/0,,28358,00.html?press_release_id=http://press.nokia.com/PR/200105/822167.xml>
Nokia today launched a Multi-Operator Radio Access Network enabling 3G
network sharing by several operators while still retaining control
over their individual licensed frequencies, radio cells, and services.
Thus operators can enjoy the advantages of network sharing and provide
their own service portfolio to their subscribers at the same time. In
addition, the Nokia solution will enable operators to provide
cost-effective 3G services in areas where traffic will be initially
low.
Sharing Radio Access Network elements and all related equipment
between two operators, together with site sharing, can bring savings
of up to 40 per cent of the Radio Access Network capital and
operational expenditures. This is important in the initial coverage
building phase of 3G networks as investment in coverage is substantial
where the early traffic and revenues are not in balance to begin with.
Nokia expects this could boost network building through enabling
savings to the mobile infrastructure industry, operators and future
subscribers alike.
"As an operator's objective is to provide good quality 3G services to
the mass market as soon as possible, we believe that savings in
coverage building will lead to more coverage with the same investment
rather than to the same coverage with less investment approach," says
Jarmo Leivo, Director, WCDMA RAN Marketing, Nokia Networks.
The Nokia Multi-Operator RAN feature is a special functionality for a
standard Nokia WCDMA Radio Access Network. It enables two or more
operators to build radio access coverage by sharing individual network
elements like Radio Network Controllers (RNC) and Base Stations.
However, the feature still allows operators to offer dedicated
services over their own licensed frequencies.
As operators use their own frequencies, they also have their own
Mobile Network Codes, which RNC uses to route traffic to the right
core network, which - like all services - are operator specific. Nokia
Multi-Operator RAN is compliant with 3GPP release 99 standard and
provides open interfaces.
"Network sharing by two competing operators is not a joint strategy,
but only a temporary cost cutting measure", adds Jarmo Leivo, "Nokia
Multi-Operator RAN is very flexible as it enables network sharing on a
base station by base station basis. When RAN sharing is terminated on
a site, the shared base station will be taken in use solely by one of
the operators and another dedicated base station will be installed for
the other."
Nokia Multi-Operator RAN is a unique network sharing solution as
operators still control their own licensed frequencies and provide
their own services. It offers substantial savings in a true
competitive environment. It is however only one of the alternatives
available when building a 3G network.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its
experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the
company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading
supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the
Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further
enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company
with listings on six major exchanges.
Further information:
Communications Department, Nokia Networks
Tel. + 358 (0) 7180 38195
Email nokia.networks (AT) nokia (DOT) com
www.nokia.com