Telefonica Moviles expand 3G network

June 20, 2005

Telefonica Moviles Espana (TME) has selected Nortel as the main supplier for expansion of the core multiservice network that will support its 3G service offering under a multi-year contract.

This expanded network will enable TME to efficiently support increased voice and data traffic on its UMTS network, while reducing operational expenses through consolidation of disparate networks.

Voice calls, Internet browsing and data applications on TME customers' 3G handsets will be consolidated across an ATM-based (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) network using Nortel's Multiservice Switch portfolio. As part of the agreement, Nortel is also providing professional services for TME, including installation, commissioning, technical support, repair and return, and full, first line maintenance services.

"Nortel's multiservice solutions provide the network reliability and scalability required to ensure the high availability of 3G services," said Casimir Alonso, president, Nortel Iberia.

Nortel has supplied multiservice switching solutions for the ATM core network of Telefonica Moviles in Spain since 2000. Consisting of Multiservice Switch (MSS) 15000 and MSS 7400 series platforms, the core network already includes more than 200 Nortel MSS nodes. With this new network expansion, Nortel will provide MSS equipment at the metro edge of the network, as well as act as sole supplier for the multiservice core.