Mobily, Nokia Networks Sign Managed Services and Network Expansion Deal

Saudi Arabia's operator Mobily has commissioned Nokia Networks for managing its network operations for five years. In addition, Nokia Networks will expand the operator’s 2G, 3G, and 4G (TD LTE, FDD LTE) mobile broadband networks.

Nokia Networks has been a managed services partner to Mobily for the last three years. With the network expansion deal, Nokia Networks also expands its radio footprint, providing TD-LTE radio technologies in the central region.

As part of the deal, Nokia’s managed services capabilities such as network optimization, operations and maintenance services will be provided to Mobily. The network expansion contract covers the companies Single RAN Advanced platform featuring its Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station for 2G, 3G and LTE. In addition, Nokia’s NetAct network management system will be deployed to monitor, manage and optimize Mobily’s networks. Nokia’s systems integration, network implementation, care services, and competence development services also form part of the services scope for the network expansion program.