Nokia unveils new 3G network solutions and Mobile Internet application platforms for operators and service providers

Nokia today introduces a new range of solutions for 3G networks and Mobile Internet enabling platforms at the UMTS 2000 Congress in Barcelona, Spain. With the new solutions and platforms, Nokia is committed to its aim of providing the first 3GPP compliant 3G networks with open interfaces in 2001.

As speed is critical in 3G, Nokia's target is to maximize operator and service provider revenues by offering the fastest-to-market service platforms. The Nokia Positioning and mPosition Solution enables operators and service providers the shortest time-to-market for new revenue generating services. Operators will also be able to quickly create and tailor new services for their customers, increasing customer loyalty and trust, while making a smooth transition to 3G.

The radio network accounts for up to 70 per cent of infrastructure investment in 3G and this is where most cost savings in a the network can be achieved. Nokia continues to introduce industry-first radio access solutions that dramatically reduce costs and improve network capacity. The new family of WCDMA base stations support the Nokia Smart Radio Concept enables operators to improve capacity by up to 75% and use roughly 30% fewer sites compared with traditional network rollout methods. The new Common Radio Resource Management solution will increase radio network capacity up to 50%. These new industry leading Nokia solutions give operators the opportunity to build on their existing business, rapidly address new markets and opportunities, reduce 3G investments and create a smooth evolution towards more cost efficient all-IP 3G networks.

At the UMTS 2000 Congress in Barcelona, Nokia introduces a range of products for mobile networks, to make 3G a reality. Full, detailed versions of the press releases are available on http://press.nokia.com/pressreleases.html. Nokia will also be introducing live 3G applications, ranging from music video downloads to interactive shopping. These unique demos will be running in a live 3GPP environment. In addition, a host of information about future Mobile Internet services are available on Nokia's interactive UMTS 2000 website at http://www.nokia.com/3g/index.html.

Nokia unveils new comprehensive mobile Internet solution - A world-class engine room for seamless 2G and 3G services

Nokia has today introduced Nokia mPlatform Solution, an open platform for operators and service providers to implement mobile Internet services. With Nokia mPlatform Solution as an enabling layer, operators and service providers can now start to build a trusted position with their mobile Internet portals and tailor new services according to market and consumer demand. Nokia mPlatform Solution is a network and terminal independent solution working across various access methods from WAP and GRPS to 3G and fixed Internet technologies. While new network technologies will bring added value through higher bandwidth and handset capabilities, the robust and scaleable underlying solution is a critical part of mobile Internet as we head towards 3G ", says Pekka Pohjakallio, Director, Mobile Internet Applications, Nokia Networks.

Nokia Introduces Nokia mPosition And mCatch For Location-Based Services

The Nokia mPosition Solution has been introduced today; a complete end-to-end solution providing operators with location based services for mobile networks. With location-based information and applications, mobile subscribers can access a range of new, personally relevant services, such as traffic and weather reports, restaurant, theatre or movie ticket bookings. Also, emergency services will be an important area for location based data.

A new network based positioning system was also launched today, called Nokia mCatch, one of the solutions supported by the Nokia mPosition. Nokia mCatch is a Location Based Services system that supports GSM networks with an upgrade path to GPRS, EDGE and 3G networks. Successful trials are currently underway with Nokia mCatch.

Nokia introduces unique IP-RAN Common Radio Resource Management for multi-standard 3G mobile networks

Nokia has unveiled its Common Radio Resource Management, (CRRM) which offers a breakthrough in IP Radio Access Network technology. Nokia's revolutionary CRRM places the radio resource control for several radio network access standards into a single server. Additionally, it will increase radio network capacity by up to 50% and simplify the operation of future multi-standard IP-based mobile networks. The Nokia CRRM will ensure interoperability and bring greatly improved efficiency in multi-standard networks, which will become the industry norm.

Complete Base Station Family – More Choice For 3G Mobile Networks

Nokia UltraSite WCDMA Optima base station family is a unique new range of 3G-capable base stations, which offer freedom for network operators when introducing 3G coverage and capacity. Nokia unveils three new base stations, offering the widest family of WCDMA network products on the market, available from the second half of 2001. The new products are built on the highly successful Nokia UltraSite WCDMA Base Station and site solution, launched earlier. All Nokia WCDMA base stations are 3GPP standards compliant from day one.

Nokia's integrated solutions greatly reduce operating costs and this integration now extends through the technologies and product generations to fully utilise existing networks as well as new 3G networks. Nokia UltraSite WCDMA Base Station Optima, Optima Compact and Optima Supreme all provide widest WCDMA service area and support the innovative Nokia Smart Radio Concept. With Nokia Smart Radio Concept, operators can improve capacity by up to 75% and use roughly 30 % fewer sites compared to traditional network rollout methods.

New Nokia NetAct Configurator For Managing 3G Networks And Services

Nokia has today introduced its Nokia NetAct Configurator family of network management solutions. Designed to support a smooth transition to next generation networks, Nokia NetAct Configurator is a breakthrough product that will provide significant cost and efficiency benefits. "With Nokia NetAct Configurator, operators can use the same management system to configure current and next-generation networks and services. As well as enabling a smooth technology evolution, this supports faster roll-outs, better network consistency, and optimised network and service performance, whatever the underlying technology," said Jorma Häkkinen, Vice President and General Manager, Nokia Operations Support Systems.

Nokia Unveils 3G SGSN – An Industry First Enhancing GPRS Networks For 3G

Nokia has today unveiled its SGSN for 3G networks, combining the power of IP routing with the flexibility of mobile networks. The Nokia 3G SGSN has been designed specifically to be optimized for the new levels and types of traffic in 3G – and marks an industry first for Nokia.

Nokia's success in GPRS is proof that operators value knowledge of mobility combined with value creating IP expertise. Both are essential in enabling rapid service development, increasing revenue and cost reductions in 3G mobile networks. With the Nokia 3G SGSN, operators not only have a dedicated platform for handling 3G packet data traffic, but also an evolution path to all-IP because the 3G SGSN works seamlessly with other mobile packet core equipment already installed in the network.

Nokia is paving the way to the mobile information society with its innovative products and solutions. Nokia 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, 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 60 000 people.

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