Swisscom Releases faster mobile broadband Services

Swisscom, the leading telecommunications service provider in Switzerland, will soon offer its mobile broadband subscribers improved data speeds and faster access to broadband services. The operator is upgrading its 2G and 3G networks to prepare for growth in data traffic driven by increased use of smartphones, and has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to upgrade its mobile packet core network.

We are seeing mobile broadband traffic throughput doubles every eight months, which is putting a lot of strain on our existing network capacity,said Guido Garrone, head of network and IT, Swisscom. Therefore, we decided we needed a future-proof network that can be scaled to keep pace with the tremendous growth we see coming in data traffic. We’ve asked Nokia Siemens Networks to deliver the network components like GGSN and RADIUS AAA against a tough deadline, and to integrate the new system into our live network without any service interruption for our subscribers.

While operators must focus on improving end-users service experience and rolling out new applications, they also need to rein in costs to stay competitive,said Dietmar Appeltauer, head of the central and east European region at Nokia Siemens Networks. Our offerings will help Swisscom reduce its operational expenses through consolidation of its mobile broadband infrastructure, and will enable it to scale up its network and move to next-generation technologies via simple upgrades.

Swisscom will replace its existing authentication, authorization, and accounting system with Nokia Siemens Networks One-AAA server that allows the operator to manage subscriber access to new, customized services. By employing economical, off-the-shelf, hardware the platform lets Swisscom offer its mobile broadband services to an increasing number of users very efficiently.

Nokia Siemens Networks will also provide its Flexi Network Gateway (Flexi NG) packet core platform to boost network capacity for efficiently handling the growing demand for high speed mobile data services. The Flexi NG offers optimally balanced and highly scalable throughput, signaling capacity with integrated service awareness capabilities.Nokia Siemens Networks will provide its network management system, NetAct, for improving Swisscom operational efficiency and ensuring high-quality services. Delivery of the overall network upgrade has begun and will be complete later this year.

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