Nortel lands mobile WiMax contract in Greece February 17, 2007
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Europe’s first MIMO-enabled mobile WiMAX Network to run at three times the speed, one third the cost
Nortel will work with another Canada-based firm, Craig Wireless, in deploying a wireless broadband network across Greece utilizing mobile WiMax technology. Mobile WiMax is one of the points of emphasis for Nortel in its new strategic marketing initiatives.
The Greece project involves use of so-called MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology from Nortel. MIMO, combined with a networking for multiplexing of signals enables carriers to utilize radio spectrum at higher speeds. Craig Wireless plans to target rural areas for the project.
“We laid the foundation for next-generation mobile WiMax by deploying Nortel’s fixed solution to create the first commercial WiMax network in Greece delivering ‘Internet Everywhere’ services to people in Athens, Heraklion, Patras, Thessaloniki and beyond,” said Boyd Craig, chief executive officer of Craig Wireless. “Now, we’re moving forward with Nortel’s mobile WiMax solution to extend service across Greece and provide users in key metropolitan areas with roaming access to high-speed mobile services such as voice over Internet protocol, Internet browsing, e-mail and data.” Nortel will work with Unisystems, is joint venture partner in Greece, on the project.
UNI-NORTEL, a joint venture in Greece between Nortel and Unisystems, will provide and install a complete mobile WiMAX solution for Craig Wireless that includes Nortel’s Access Services Network Gateway for handling up to 300 base transceiver stations and managing the handoff of devices from one BTS to another; the Network Management System 5000 for managing the BTSs in the Access Network and the core network elements in the Craig Wireless network architecture, and the Nortel WiMAX Base Transceiver Station for delivering industry-leading performance, capacity and coverage – this unique WiMAX BTS has built-in MIMO capabilities and advanced Radio, Modem and Power Amplifier technology.
“UNI-NORTEL has been able to provide Craig Wireless with world-class technology and experience in delivering the most advanced mobile networking solutions,” adds Kostis Stavropoulos, general manager, UNI-NORTEL. “This new contract for mobile WiMAX demonstrates Craig Wireless’ customer satisfaction and confidence in UNI-NORTEL’s ability to support their continued business development in Greece.”
For more information > www.uninortel.gr
Related Links > www.craigwireless.com and www.nortel.com
