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Nokia (News - Alert) is all set to expand its 3G-radio access multi-operator solution to facilitate the sharing of a radio access network (RAN) between four operators. Operators can share the base station and radio network controller hardware to minimize the capital and operational expenditures of their 3G RAN networks.

 

Nokia's enhanced multi-operator RAN sharing solution for three to four operators will be available with Nokia Flexi WCDMA and UltraSite WCDMA base stations in the second half of 2007. The multi-operator RAN feature can be implemented with a software upgrade to the radio network controller and is compatible with any core network.

 

"We have already several years of experience with RAN sharing between two operators,” said Ari Lehtoranta, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Radio Networks, Nokia in a statement. “This unique Nokia solution will now allow network sharing between three or even four operators and give additional opportunities to significantly reduce the costs of WCDMA rollout and operation, enabling over 40% savings in initial RAN network investments."

 

Nokia is the only network vendor who has references globally for shared commercial WCDMA networks between two operators. According to the news release, the Nokia radio access network sharing solution is supported by a common Operation Support Systems solution for the shared network as well as a comprehensive service offering.

 

 

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