NSN Wins Network Upgrade Contract in Namibia

­Namibia based mobile network operator, Leo (previously, Cell One) has awarded a contract to Nokia Siemens Networks to expand its pre-paid capability and to extend 2G and 3G network coverage to reach the majority of the country's population.

Leo is a subsidiary of the Orascom Telecom company Telecel Globe.

"In keeping with our brand values, we are committed to delivering the best for our customers. The expansion of the network and upgrade of our charging solution is therefore testimony to our brand promise," said Soban Pasha, chief executive officer, leo

Nokia Siemens Networks is implementing the latest releases of charge@once select and charge@once mediate software. Nokia Siemens Networks is also expanding leo's mobile softswitching core network and providing a subscriber data management solution. The leo network is monitored, managed and optimized by the NetAct network management system.

No financial or timeline details were provided.

Based on figures from the Mobile World analysts, Leo ended June with around 181,000 subscribers, representing a market share of 13%. Telecel Globe acquired Cell One for approximately US$59 million in January 2009.

On the web: Leo - The Mobile World

Posted to the site on 9th November 2009