Nokia Siemens Wins Softswitch Contract in Algeria

Nokia Siemens Networks and Wataniya Telecom Algerie announced today that, WTA will deploy Nokia Siemens Networks’ 3GPP Release 4 mobile softswitching solution. This solution allows Wataniya to reduce operating expenses, while accelerating the deployment of new services to mobile subscribers.

"Wataniya Telecom Algeria (WTA) is happy to extend its cooperation with Nokia Siemens Networks by selecting its MSC Server System for our network growth and modernization," said Joseph Ged, CEO for Wataniya Telecom Algerie. " The development of our core network is crucial to WTA’s future success as our call traffic continues to increase. Implementing Nokia Siemens Networks 3GPP Release 4 architecture will improve our overall network capacity, better utilize network resources and optimize the costs of providing state-of-the-art services to our customers.”

Wataniya Telecom Algerie - Nedjma has a customer base of nearly 5 million users in the Algerian fast growing market.

"We are pleased to have met Wataniya’s demand for a powerful and cost-effective solution to deploy in their network," said Mahmud Awad, Wataniya International Cluster Head for Nokia Siemens Networks. "We look forward to a continued partnership with Wataniya Telecom Algerie, providing world class technology while bringing significant cost savings and a clear evolution in next generation networks.”

No financial details were provided. 

Posted to the site on 17th April 2008