Nokia Siemens Networks Expands Austrian 3G Backhaul Contract

Nokia Siemens Networks says that Hutchison 3G Austria has extended its existing contract to modernize its microwave radio network for its backhaul data services.

NSN will build extra capacity in the existing network via Carrier Ethernet upgrades and all-IP backhauling. This will include an option of delivering up to 155 Mbps once the operator migrates its network to LTE.

"Having long standing business relationship with H3G Austria we know the architecture of their network by heart. Therefore we have the experience and established processes to smoothly handle their transition to future technologies," said Dietmar Appeltauer, Head of Central East Europe at Nokia Siemens Networks. "What's more, given the easy integration with existing elements of the network we can keep new expansions simple and cost efficient."

The microwave element management will also be integrated with the NetAct network management system. Nokia Siemens Networks has had a relationship with Hutchison 3G Austria that dates back to 2002.

No financial details were provided.

Posted to the site on 20th August 2009