Siemens Wins Algerian GSM Contract

Orascom Telecom Algeria (Djezzy), a subsidiary of Orascom Telecom has commissioned Siemens to expand its network with the help of "SmartInspire". Siemens developed this complete solution specifically for emerging markets in which mobile operators still achieve relatively lower revenue per customer. With its intelligent combination of various mobile communication products and particularly effective use of network resources, SmartInspire helps operators win new customers and serve weak customer segments profitably.

"The deciding factor for Orascom Telecom was that SmartInspire enables us to provide both the major roads as well as remote areas with network coverage for an optimized investment", said Tamer El Mahdi, Chief Technology Officer at Orascom Telecom. "Especially helpful are the compact high-power BS-82 II base stations from Siemens, which, with the smallest dimensions and lowest operating costs in combination with high transmission and reception power, have a very extensive range." said Nagi Abboud, Chief Operations Officer at Djezzy.

"The integration of SmartInspire into Djezzy's network, which is already the fourth order for this solution since we introduced it on the market about a year ago, is further evidence of the success of this concept," said Christoph Caselitz, President of Mobile Networks at Siemens Communications. "SmartInspire optimizes not only the operating costs but also the performance of the network for both rural and urban applications. Once the market gets going, the network can be expanded to mobile broadband data services at any time."

While there is a lot of demand for mobile services in many markets, only lower revenues per user and profit margins can be generated at this time. As a result, operators have to improve their investments per subscriber. This is where the Siemens solution package comes in. SmartInspire comprises solution components for all essential parts of a mobile network, including a new compact all-in-one base station for rural high-range applications, optimized switching technology and innovative usage and operating concepts."

Posted to the site on 14th June 2005