Slovenia's newest mobile operator, Tusmobil, has selected Nokia as its GSM/EDGE core and radio network supplier. Nokia will also operate the Tusmobil network allowing the operator to focus its attention on building the Tusmobil image, creating mobile services, and aquiering customers. Supported by Nokia, Tusmobil will be able to quickly penetrate the Slovenian mobile market and offer a wide range of services right from the launch of their network, expected in May 2007.

 

"Tusmobil is in an exciting but challenging position in the competitive Slovenian mobile market. We needed a vendor that has a credible track record in network infrastructure solutions and services," says Marko Fujs, CEO, Tusmobil. "Having Nokia operate the network will allow us to focus on customers by offering them the best mobile services in Slovenia."

 

In providing managed services, Nokia takes responsibility for operating and maintening as well as customizing of Tusmobil network, which will allow the operator to concentrate on business start-up activities. Nokia will also integrate value added services platform into Tusmobil's network, and provide care and training services from its extensive service solutions portfolio.

 

The network will be supported by the Nokia NetAct(TM) network and service management system. Nokia will also supply Tusmobil with cost-effective and flexible GSM/EDGE radio and core network infrastructure including Nokia Flexi EDGE Base Station, Nokia Ultrasite EDGE Base Station, Nokia MSC Server mobile softswitch, Nokia Flexi Intelligent Service Node (ISN), Nokia Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN), and transport network.

 

"The cooperation with Tusmobil marks a new customer for Nokia, and highlights Nokia's leadership in supplying and managing superior network infrastructure," says Filip Rommelaere, General Manager for the Balkans, Networks, Nokia. "With Nokia's efficient network equipment and services, Tusmobil will be better positioned to win business in the Slovenian market while ensuring low operating expenditure."

 

 

With its proven track record in managing networks on behalf of operators around the world, Nokia is able to support operators to enhance their service offerings and reduce costs. Nokia is a major player in the managed services business with more than 60 managed services contracts globally.

 

The new, innovative Nokia Flexi EDGE Base Station enables operators to introduce Nokia's best-in-class radio performance to their networks while minimizing site-related costs.The Nokia Flexi EDGE Base Station is the latest variant in the family of Nokia Flexi Base Station products. The Nokia Flexi Base Station platform, unique in the industry, brings the benefits of modularity to GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA and WiMAX operators.