BellSouth is developing and introducing new value-added services, built on Nokia's unique mPlatform solution, for its TDMA network in Chile.
Initial services, based on WAP, were launched on December 10, 2000. As networks evolve, Nokia mPlatform Solution is scaleable to be used for future technologies such as 3G. The Nokia mPlatform Solution includes open application interfaces, the advanced API, which enables the integration and tailoring of operator and third-party integrated applications according to Bellsouth's subscriber needs. The deal also includes Professional Services covering Project Management and Implementation.
“The agreement with Nokia will ultimately lead to benefits for our subscribers," said Domingo Cruzat, CEO of BellSouth in Chile, "Nokia mPlatform will enable BellSouth to introduce new exciting services, both in WAP and mobile Internet. We will continue with development for true mobile Internet applications."
“Nokia mPlatform Solution will give BellSouth a short time-to-market for the introduction of new revenue generating services, while increasing the customer loyalty and trust," said Nils Kampe, Vice President and General Manager, Customer Operations, Nokia Networks Latin America, "Nokia is pleased to be working with BellSouth in Chile, which is a new customer as Nokia continues to strengthen its position in the Latin American market.”
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. It combines the key elements for offering new value-added messaging and information services for end-users. It includes core products, such as WAP gateways and profile directories; enhanced access solutions, such as proxy servers and authentication; intelligent middleware and customer specific solutions.
BellSouth in Chile, a 100% BellSouth company, has been in Chile since 1991, and provides mobile, long distance and Internet access services nationwide to more than 600.000 subscribers.
BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS) is an integrated communications services company headquartered in Atlanta, GA serving more than 41 million customers in the United States and 16 other countries. BellSouth, consistently recognized for customer satisfaction, provides residential, business and wholesale customers with integrated voice, video and data services to meet their communications needs. BellSouth is a Fortune 100 company with total revenues exceeding $26 billion. In Latin America, BellSouth provides a wide range of telecommunications services to more than 10.8 million customers in 11 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Further information:
Communications Department, Nokia Networks
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Email nokia.networks@nokia.com
Yolande Pineda
Latin America Communications, Nokia Networks
Tel. +55215437074 2033
yolande.pineda@nokia.com
www.nokia.com