Moscow, Russia – January 11, 2012: Operator selects Nokia Siemens Networks to improve network performance, energy efficiency and prepare for LTE

Customers of MegaFon in Moscow will soon enjoy new services, faster, more reliable connections and improved coverage with better network performance. The leading operator in Russia has selected Nokia Siemens Networks’ Single RAN (radio access network) platform to modernize its GSM network in the Moscow region. This platform will improve network performance, energy efficiency, and reduce capital and operating costs for MegaFon. In addition, the multi-technology platform paves the way for a smooth transition to Long Term Evolution (LTE) providing 4G services.

“We wanted to further improve the quality of service for our customers with the existing network. We also wanted to make our network LTE-ready, so that we will be able to launch ultra-fast mobile broadband services cost efficiently in the near future,” said Andrey Kurdanov, director of MegaFon - Moscow branch. “We found Nokia Siemens Networks’ Single Radio Access Network platform fulfilling all these requirements. In addition, the company’s multi-band platform will allow us to roll out LTE services, efficiently utilizing different frequency bands. This will help us position ourselves as an innovation leader in the country.”

“Constantly improving the quality of experience by providing improved speed, network coverage and new data-intensive services is very important for operators such as MegaFon. What is equally important is doing so cost effectively with flexible, scalable, energy-efficient radio access network,” said Alexey Podryabinnikov, head of customer team MegaFon at Nokia Siemens Networks. “Our radio access platform allows more data to travel faster, and is future proof to help MegaFon get the most out of its investments today and tomorrow.”

Under the modernization contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will provide its Single RAN platform based on its award-winning, compact, energy-efficient Flexi Multiradio Base Station*. This platform will replace MegaFon’s existing radio access platforms, including UltraSite, MetroSite and Flexi EDGE base stations from Nokia Siemens Networks. This multi-technology platform is able to run GSM, High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) and LTE, and can be defined to roll out a particular technology with a simple software update.

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