Nokia Siemens Networks wins Germany Network Contracts

Nokia Siemen Networks has grabbed the three-year contract with Telefonica O2 Germany to enhance the capability of it’s 2G and 3G networks by upgrading some 200 base stations. The company revealed that it has also won a separate “modernization project” with O2.

Along with upgrading base station, NSN will also upgrade the 3G network with HSDPA software functionality to cover all Germany. EDGE software will be upgraded by Nokia Siemen Network in order to bring high-speed data capability to the GSM network.

For maximized network performance and maintainence services NSN will provide the NetAct network management and service management.Under the separate service contract, Nokia Siemens Networks Services Deutschland will provide O2 in Germany with on demand system repair and maintenance services at all operator’s locations.

We are very pleased to extend our long-term relationship with this agreement and by doing so, to strengthen O2′s competitive position in the market,” said Thomas Riedel, Customer Business Team Head for Telefonica Europe.