Nokia to Supply 3rd Generation Mobile Network to VIAG EuroPlattform AG; VIAG EuroPlattform AG Chooses Nokia With an Aim to be a Leader in Europe With 3G Services.Business Editors HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2000 Nokia has signed an agreement with VIAG EuroPlattform AG to supply a 3rd Generation network solution. The deal, including advanced WCDMA (Wideband CDMA) A 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that use the TDMA or GSM technology worldwide, including AT&T (formerly Cingular) and T-Mobile in the U.S. 3rd generation radio access network equipment, also includes the supply of a commercial GPRS core network The GPRS system is used by GSM Mobile phones, the most common mobile phone system in the world (as of 2004), for transmitting IP packets. The GPRS Core Network is the centralised part of the GPRS system and also provides support for WCDMA based 3G networks. solution and GSM 1800 network. In order for VIAG EuroPlattform AG to position itself at the forefront of future Mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. services, Nokia will deliver its triple-mode Nokia UltraSite base stations. In addition, Nokia will provide extensive 3rd Generation System Integration expertise to integrate and develop end-user applications for VIAG's pan-European affiliate operations, with the network being situated in Liechtenstein. "VIAG EuroPlattform AG is happy to be working with Nokia and this shows our commitment to offer advanced data services to our subscribers," said Alois Widmann of VIAG EuroPlattform AG. "We aim to be among the first in Europe to roll-out and launch 3rd Generation services. With the launch of GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. we are aiming to offer our customers advanced mobile communications technologies with the services and applications they want available anytime through their mobiles." "Nokia's unique solutions can support GSM and 3rd Generation technologies in various combinations, with GPRS offering secure high-speed transmission for IP data traffic. This gives operators complete flexibility to configure their network to meet the changing demands of subscribers. Thus, VIAG EuroPlattform AG will be prepared to meet the capacity, quality and cost challenges as we evolve to 3rd Generation networks." says Jorns Haberstroh, Area Vice President, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Nokia Networks. "Nokia has a world-leading track record with over 30 delivered GPRS networks; this is more than any other supplier has delivered to-date and strengthens our long relationship we have had with VIAG in Europe" The deal, illustrates Nokia's vision of putting the Internet in every pocket - with current GSM, and GPRS technologies each playing a vital role in offering a smooth path to next generation services. A complete GSM 1800 network, including switching and base stations, will cover Furstentum in Liechtenstein and will be ready for commercial use in the second quarter of this year. VIAG EuroPlattform AG's commercial GPRS core network system will be fully operational in the third quarter of this year. Nokia is also the only vendor to offer a complete GPRS billing system and customer care package including the Nokia Charging Centre. Nokia's GPRS delivery includes Nokia Serving GPRS Support node (SGSN SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node ), Nokia Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN GGSN Gateway GPRS Serving/Support Node GGSN Gateway General Support Node (packet radio service) GGSN Gateway Gprs Support Node GGSN General Gprs Serving Node ), Nokia Charging Gateway and related IP backbone elements. Nokia provides 3G systems for both WCDMA and EDGE technologies. These include Base Station Subsystems, Packet and Circuit Switching Systems, end-user service delivery platforms, application functionalities, systems integration services, Service and Network Management Solutions including Service Provisioning and Billing, and 3G Terminals. In addition to infrastructure and software, Nokia Professional Services provides comprehensive service solutions for planning, deploying, managing and enhancing 3G systems. VIAG EuroPlattform AG, Vaduz/Furstentum Liechtenstein, is a 100 per cent subsidiary of VIAG AG, Germany. VIAG EuroPlattform AG has been awarded in Liechtenstein the GSM 1800 licence to construct, operate and market mobile telecommunications services to business and residential subscriber, and also the first nationwide UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. licence for the next generation of mobile communication. The company had been founded with the aim to concentrate international telecommunications activities of VIAG AG in the German-speaking European countries. Thus, VIAG EuroPlattform AG is an important building stone in the strategy to completely cover the four German-speaking countries, which are provided with nationwide coverage by the advanced worldwide GSM 1800 mobile communication standard. In these countries VIAG AG owns shares in VIAG Interkom GmbH & Co (Germany), Connect Austria GmbH (Austria), Orange Communications SA (Switzerland) and VIAG EuroPlattform AG (Liechtenstein). 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, fixed and IP networks, related services as well as multimedia terminals. In 1999, Nokia's net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight totaled EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 19.8 billion (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 19.9 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of (NOK NOK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Norwegian Krone. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges and employs more than 56 000 people. |
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