Marconi Wins 3G Infrastructure Order

The beleaguered British telecoms supplier, Marconi has been selected by Germany's GSM network O2 to build a transmission network to support the launch of its 3G network. Under the 4 year frame contract, Marconi will supply its Digital Radio System (MDRS), a point-to-point microwave radio technology, to enable the transport of large amounts of traffic from NodeB base stations to 02's fixed network.

The contract also includes Marconi's Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) short-haul systems and antennae systems, as well as network management, installation, commissioning and training. The contract also covers long-haul SDH systems and SDH cross-connect equipment, as well as PDH equipment. Marconi will also provide consultancy and services support.

"We have been looking for a SDH microwave radio solution to be prepared for the ever increasing traffic of new mobile data services within the transmission part of our network," said Karl-Wilhelm Rohrsen, Chief Technology Officer of 02. "Marconi was able to prove that they have the right technology to meet our roll-out requirements and builds on our long-term partnership with Marconi."'"

Posted to the site on 15th October 2002