Slovenian greenfield operator, Tusmobil, has selected Nokia as its GSM/EDGE core and radio network supplier. Nokia will also operate the Tusmobil network.
The network launch is expected to take place in May 2007.
"Tusmobil is in an exciting but challenging position in the competitive Slovenian mobile market. We needed a vendor that has a credible track record in network infrastructure solutions and services," says Marko Fujs, CEO, Tusmobil. "Having Nokia operate the network will allow us to focus on customers by offering them the best mobile services in Slovenia."
In providing managed services, Nokia takes responsibility for the operation and maintenance as well as customization of Tusmobil's network allowing the operator to concentrate on business start-up activities. Nokia will also integrate value added services platform into Tusmobil's network.
"The cooperation with Tusmobil marks a new customer for Nokia, and highlights Nokia's leadership in supplying and managing superior network infrastructure," says Filip Rommelaere, General Manager for the Balkans, Networks, Nokia.
Core network and services deliveries have begun, and radio network deliveries will start later this month."
Posted to the site on 8th March 2007
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