Cable & Wireless selects Nokia to deploy new GSM network in British Virgin Islands


Espoo, Finland - Cable & Wireless, one of the world's leading telecommunications companies, and Nokia have agreed to expand their existing global agreement to include the supply and deployment of a GSM network in the British Virgin Islands.
 
"Since signing our global frame agreement this year, Cable & Wireless and Nokia have developed significant momentum," said Dan Rudd, Chief Technology Officer, Cable & Wireless Americas & Caribbean. "In the British Virgin Islands specifically, we're confident in Nokia's ability to quickly and efficiently deploy the network in time for our launch."
 
Nokia will be supplying GSM/EDGE base station subsystem from its radio portfolio, Nokia MSC Server mobile softswitch from its core network portfolio and Nokia NetAct(TM) network and service management system from its services portfolio. Additionally, Nokia will be providing services such as network planning, implementation, network optimization and post implementation care.
 
"Cable & Wireless is well-positioned to take full advantage of the fast-growing Caribbean mobile market," said Tim Johnson, Vice President, Networks, Nokia. "With Nokia's industry-leading equipment, solutions, and services as well as world-class experience in network deployment efficiency, C&W will have a state-of-the-art network to deliver reliable voice and data services to residents and tourists in the British Virgin Islands."
 
In addition to the British Virgin Islands, Nokia supplies GSM and WCDMA 3G radio and core networks to Cable & Wireless in the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey.
 
About Cable & Wireless
Cable & Wireless is one of the world's leading international communications companies.  It operates through two stand alone business units - International and UK.
 
The International business unit operates integrated telecommunications companies in 33 countries offering mobile, broadband, domestic and international fixed line services to residential and business customers, with principal operations in the Caribbean, Panama, Macau, Channel Islands and Monaco.
 
The UK business unit provides enterprise and carrier solutions to the largest users of telecoms services across the UK, US, continental Europe and Asia, and consumer and small business broadband services in the UK through Bulldog.
 
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
 
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