Nokia wins GSM/EDGE network and managed services contract with new Slovenian operator Tusmobil

Nokia PR:

Slovenian greenfield operator, Tusmobil, has selected Nokia (NYSE: NOK) as its GSM/EDGE core and radio network supplier. Nokia will also operate the Tusmobil network allowing the operator to focus its management activities on building the Tusmobil image, mobile services creation, and customer acquisition. With Nokia’s support Tusmobil will be able to quickly enter the Slovenian mobile market and offer a wide range of services right from the network launch, which 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, and provide care and training services from its extensive service solutions portfolio. The network will be supported by the Nokia NetAct(TM) network and service management system.

Nokia will also supply Tusmobil with cost-effective and flexible GSM/EDGE radio and core network infrastructure including Nokia Flexi EDGE Base Station, Nokia Ultrasite EDGE Base Station, Nokia MSC Server mobile softswitch, Nokia Flexi Intelligent Service Node (ISN), Nokia Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN), and transport 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. "With Nokia’s efficient network equipment and services, Tusmobil will be better positioned to win business in the Slovenian market while ensuring low operating expenditure."

Core network and services deliveries have begun, and radio network deliveries will start in March 2007.

Congrats on the contract.