Nokia Siemens Networks and Asiacell Communication LCC, the first GSM company in Iraq, will extend their cooperation with a multi million frame-contract for Asiacell 2G network expansion. Nokia Siemens Networks will also extend the local support needed to run Asiacell’s operations in Iraq.
With the radio network solutions provided by Nokia Siemens Networks, Asiacell will be able to reduce capital and operational expenditure while maintaining high reliability of its network. Depending on its local team in the country, Nokia Siemens Networks will be able to provide Asiacell a stable and reliable country-wide support network.
Nokia Siemens Networks will provide Asiacell the latest in 2.5G technologies based on the company’s market leading Flexi Base Station, the industry’s smallest and most efficient multi-technology base station. Flexi Base Station’s unique design and architecture enables operators to minimize network deployment and operational costs, and its industry leading energy efficiency underpins Nokia Siemens Networks’ commitment to environmentally sustainable solutions for radio access networks.
“Operating in such a competitive environment, it is our priority to ensure that our network is of the highest quality, while maintaining operational efficiency. Nokia Siemens Networks offers state-of-the-art technology and understands our business objectives. With their solution, driving cost-efficiency and environmental values, and with their committed local team, we are able to offer best in-class services to our customers,” said Dr, Diar Ahmed, CEO of Asiacell.
Nokia Siemens networks support services will ensure a successful network deployment and on time network launch and in the same time improve network reliability and uptime. In addition Asiacell’s staff will receive competence development services to meet rapid network expansion and the advent of new technologies. And with Nokia Siemens Networks multi-vendor, multi-technology network and service management solution, Asiacell can ensure quality experience for its customers.
“We look forward to extending our cooperation with Asiacell in Iraq and will give our best contribution to ensure that Asiacell’s network is well-positioned to strengthen their business in this market. As we introduce our latest technologies to the network, building on the existing network infrastructure supplied by Nokia Siemens Networks, Asiacell will be able to serve its customers with the latest services as cost efficiently as possible,” said Luay Arabi, Head of Customer Team, Nokia Siemens Networks.
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Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
In the Middle East and Africa region, Nokia Siemens Networks operates with a workforce of 4000 employees across 44 countries, of which 3000 are service professionals. Our key locations are in Dubai, Cairo, Riyadh, Islamabad and Pretoria. Nokia Siemens Networks collaborates with more than 130 operators in the fixed and mobile business in the region.