MBNL picks Nokia Siemens Networks for 3G network consolidation

Aug 28, 2008 (DMEUROPE via COMTEX) -- SI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Mobile Broadband Network (MBNL), a network collaboration joint-venture between T-Mobile UK and 3 UK, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as technology partner for 3G network integration. Nokia Siemens Networks will provide a network consolidation solution.

Nokia Siemens Networks has been selected as the 3G radio network infrastructure supplier for the consolidation of the two operators 3G radio access network infrastructure under MBNL, in the process creating what is being claimed the UK s most extensive 3G network providing near complete population coverage by the end of 2009.

The contract has been awarded by MBNL, the 50:50 joint venture formed at the beginning of 2008 between 3 and T-Mobile UK to supervise the creation and operation of the joint network on behalf of both companies. The network consolidation agreement is expected to increase both operators 3G network quality and coverage, accelerate the provision of new high-speed mobile broadband services and deliver cost savings as well as environmental benefits.

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