Nokia Siemens Wins Italians MVNO Contract

Fastweb, the Italian fixed network operator, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as a technological partner when it launches MVNO services later this year. Fastweb's entry into the Mobile Virtual Network Operator space is based on the recent agreement signed with 3Italia, Hutchinson Whampoa Group, which will allow the company to offer mobile services (voice, data, video) with a separate prefix (373).

Fastweb, currently serving 1.3 million fixed network customers in Italy, will integrate the new mobile network with its broadband platform.

Nokia Siemens Networks will deliver the network control solution, featuring its Intelligent Service Node (Flexi ISN), during the first quarter of 2008, ensuring that the whole system be in place for the MVNO service launch, scheduled for the second half of the year. The contract also includes a service package for commissioning, installation and launch support to prepare Fastweb for the MVNO operation.

Flexi ISN allows operators to manage IP-traffic, and especially with increasing data sharing, ensures a fair use of network resources. By controlling bandwidth allocation, the solution gives service providers the ability to differentiate their service bundles and rates in a more effective way, e.g. based on applications used by the customers.

Posted to the site on 11th March 2008