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Nokia delivers advanced HSCSD-solution to Sonera, Finland, for data services in GSM network
July 23, 1998
Nokia and Sonera have signed an agreement for the delivery of HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data) solution to Sonera. Sonera is among the first operators to adopt a HSCSD solution for faster and better data services in GSM networks.
HCSCD (High Speed Circuit Switched data) technology is a new feature of the GSM system. The software solution boosts data speed from the current 9.6. kbit/s to 14.4 kbit/s in a single traffic channel. Furthermore, by multiplexing up to four channels into a single time slot, operators will be able to offer data rates up to 57.6 kbit/s - six times faster than currently available. With help of compressing technology, data speed can be increased even higher. A high data transmission speed makes it possible to transmit even live image in a GSM networks.
Sonera Ltd is Finland's leading telecommunications company with subsidiaries and associated companies in 12 countries. Internationally, Sonera is a forerunner in the rapidly growing business areas of mobile, data and media communications. In 1997, Sonera's turnover was FIM 8 billion ($1.5 billion) and operating profit FIM 1.7 billion ($ 320 million). The Group employs 8 200 people.
Nokia offers total GSM systems, with everything from digital mobile phones to transmission and switching as well as extensive services for building, efficiently operating and developing these networks. Having supplied GSM technology to 72 operators in 36 countries, Nokia ranks as the world's largest supplier of GSM 1800 networks and one of the two largest in GSM 900.
Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is a broad-scope telecommunications company supplying mobile phones, mobile and fixed telecommunications networks, data communications solutions, multimedia terminals and computer monitors. With sales in 130 countries, net sales totaled FIM 52.6 billion ($9.8 billion) in 1997. Nokia, listed on NYSE (NOK.A), employs more than 38,000 people worldwide.
Further information:
Mr Janne Linkola
Development Manager, Cellular Networks
Sonera Ltd.
Tel. (Int.) +358 2040 2682
Ms Arja Suominen, Vice President, Communications
Nokia Telecommunications
Tel. (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8193
Fax (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8199
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