Danish Operator Trials Femtocells for 3G Coverage

Denmark's TDC Mobile says that it is planning to roll out a NEC supplied femtocell platform in late 2009. The scope of engagement includes a friendly user trial involving several Femtocell Access Points deployed in consumer locations and connected to TDC's commercial core network system.

The Femtocell roll-out will offer TDC customers a small low-power plug-and-play consumer device (Femtocell Access Point) that will enable the provision of localised 3G coverage and dedicated capacity in their home while using their broadband connection as a backhaul.

Flemming Hynkemejer, CTO of TDC Mobile said, "We look forward to evaluating the results of the Femtocell trial. Femtocell technology promises to provide our customers with a number of advantages, primarily improved 3G coverage and capacity indoors. This will give them an even better experience and access to more services. This is TDC's first Femtocell trial in Denmark and we are excited to be leading the field."

Figures from the Mobile World database reports that TDC Mobile is the largest operator in the county, having ended last September with a shade over 3 million customers - and a market share of 45%.

On the web: Mobile World - TDC Mobile

Posted to the site on 6th February 2009