Tuesday, 6 June 2006

Nokia’s softswitch to Expand CSL’s Network Capacity in Hong Kong

Hong Kong operator CSL has chosen the Nokia MSC Server mobile softswitch to expand its network capacity. Nokia will provide installation, commissioning and technical support to CSL. Deliveries will start in June 2006, and the system will be operational by the end of this year.

"Nokia's mobile softswitch will help to modernise our network, increase its capacity, and enhance the capabilities," says Adam Wong, Director, Mobile Networks, CSL.

"The Nokia MSC Server implements packet technology within core networks in order to optimise voice traffic and network operation. The MSC Server supports both traditional GSM systems and 3G circuit-switched traffic, making it possible to build and operate multimode networks more efficiently," says Mike Wang, General Manager, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Networks, Nokia.

The agreement extends the two companies' cooperation, which began in 1991 when Nokia became the first GSM supplier to CSL. Nokia has supplied GSM and WCDMA core and radio network equipment to CSL.