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First commercial deployments of Nokia InSite Base Stations around the world
May 25, 2000
Nokia has successfully deployed the first office optimised GSM Base Stations - Nokia InSite Base Station - to Finnish operator Sonera and Philippines operator Smart. These first commercial implementations follow successful trials.
In addition to Sonera and Smart, Nokia InSite Base Stations have been delivered to 15 operators around the world with commercial deployment expected to commence in the third quarter of this year.
"We are pleased that Smart is the first Philippine GSM operator to utilize this cutting-edge technology. We expect this will bolster our technology leadership and further improve our ability to serve our customers, particularly in terms of indoor coverage," said Ramon Isberto, Smart's public affairs director.
"Nokia InSite Base Station is a revolutionary radio access solution for indoor hot spots and a vital part of Nokia GSM Office and Nokia GSM Intranet Office solutions" said Harri Kulju, Director of Marketing, Radio Access Systems, Nokia Networks, "With early implementation by advanced operators like Sonera and Smart, Nokia has already started volume deliveries with this field tested product."
Nokia InSite Base Station is the smallest GSM base station in the world. It is a major step towards making the mobile phone the preferred phone also in the office. Nokia InSite Base Station will support GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) and is helping pave the way to the Mobile Information Society indoors.
Nokia InSite Base Station helps operators to deliver coverage, capacity and quality cost efficiently in offices. It is easy to install and supports automated network planning functionality, allowing the installation to be carried out by one engineer on a single site visit.
Sonera (HEX: SRA, NASDAQ: SNRA) is an international forerunner in mobile communications and mobile-based services and applications. By combining its expertise in mobile communications, the Internet and service provision, Sonera aims to develop into a global communications operator and provider of transaction and content services. The company also provides advanced data communications solutions to businesses, and fixed network voice services in Finland and its nearby areas. In 1999, Sonera's revenues amounted to EUR 1.85 billion and profit before extraordinary items and taxes was EUR 0.5 billion.
The Philippines largest mobile phone company, SMART Communications operates a GSM and an analog network with over 1.6 million subscribers. Recently acquired by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, the country's largest telco, Smart is currently integrating its operations with sister company Pilipino Telephone Corporation. Using the Short Messaging Service (SMS) and WAP platforms, Smart has pioneered in a broad range of mobile data services on its GSM network such as mobile banking and various online information services.
Nokia is paving the way to the Mobile Information Society with its innovative products and solutions. The company is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, broadband and IP networks, related services as well as multimedia terminals. In 1999, Nokia's net sales totaled EUR 19.8 billion (USD 19.9 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges and employs more than 56 000 people.
Further information:
Nokia Networks, Communications Department
Tel. (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8193,
Fax (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8199
nokia.networks@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
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