Nokia networks in Ireland
Nokia and Irish Mobile Operator Esat Digifone Sign Agreement for the Supply of Nokia's Cutting Edge Base Station Technology
Nov. 13, 2000--Nokia is to supply Esat Digifone, the fastest growing mobile operator in Ireland, with Nokia's GSM base stations to upgrade and expand its dual band network throughout Ireland.
Nokia will deliver upgrades to Digifone's existing network as well as supplying new equipment for enhanced coverage and capacity. Esat Digifone is a new customer for Nokia.
Deliveries have already begun with the upgrade and expansion due to be completed by the end of the year. Under this agreement, Nokia will supply Digifone with its market leading GSM 900 and GSM 1800 base stations, high capacity base station controllers, advanced quality and capacity features and the Nokia Network Management System.
In addition, Nokia will provide a comprehensive package of Professional Services, covering Network Performance Verification, Project Management, Network Implementation and Integration, Commissioning, Technical Support, Emergency Service, training, as well as Swap Repair Service and Software Maintenance.
The Nokia GSM base station solution is uniquely suited to manage the increasing high capacity required in a rapidly growing network, because of its flexibility and scalability.
``We chose Nokia to supply its state-of-the-art equipment as we expect the rapid growth of not only voice, but also data services in the next two years,'' said John Nordlokken, Technical Director, Esat Digifone. ``Digifone intends to continue to be first in the market with leading edge technologies that are coming on-stream. By choosing to work with Nokia, who are leading the way forward in the mobile information society, we are confident that we will be able to respond to these rapidly growing and dynamic needs in the market.''
``Nokia is committed to long-term partnerships in Ireland. With many technology innovations Nokia has strengthened its market position as a leading supplier of mobile communications systems and equipment, ''said Simon Brown, Managing Director of Nokia Networks, Ireland, ``We are pleased to be a part of Digifone's future plans to build network infrastructure that can support faster, easier means of communications for business and consumers. Nokia's base station technology will enable Digifone to deliver advanced technologies and services to its subscribers.''
Esat Digifone is Europe's fastest growing second mobile phone operator with over 825,000 customers currently using the Digifone network. Digifone is positioned in the market on three basic principles. A state of the art quality network that is second to none. Real customer care, twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year. A guarantee of a superior service at a price that represents genuine value for money.
Digifone were the first network in Ireland to introduce WAP technology for its customers and have always led the market with cutting edge GSM technology. |
