Malaysia’s mobile service provider Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) has picked Nokia Solutions and Networks for its LTE solutions and services in Klang Valley, which comprises Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburbs.
Malaysia’s mobile service provider Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) has picked Nokia Solutions and Networks for its LTE solutions and services in Klang Valley, which comprises Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburbs.
The operator has awarded NSN a contract to supply the network infrastructure for the 2600 MHz and 1800 MHz frequency bands for LTE services, and refarming services for its 1800 MHz GSM band to enhance user experience by providing higher throughput and better performance in the multi-technology environment.
Under the three-year contract, NSN will be transforming Celcom’s entire Klang Valley network to a Single RAN system based on its compact, high-capacity Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station for GSM, 3G and LTE. The deal also includes intelligent Self Organizing Network (iSON) functionality to improve LTE network quality with self-healing, self-optimization and self-configuration across the radio network.
According to NSN, it has 92 commercial references for the delivery of LTE with leading customers in advanced mobile broadband markets such as Northern Europe, Japan, South Korea and the United States.
