Nokia to expand Hutchison 3G Austrias WCDMA network

Hutchison 3G Austria has selected Nokia to expand its 3G WCDMA network. With this agreement Nokia will continue as the sole supplier for Hutchison 3G Austrias core network. In addition Nokia is supplying FlexiHopper microwave radio equipment. The expansion will increase Hutchison 3G Austrias core network capacity for the next years. Deliveries have already begun. The contract covers network equipment, network management software and related services for installation and care and maintenance support. Under the contract Nokia is supplying a range of 3G WCDMA circuit and packet core network infrastructure, including Nokia Mobile Switching Centre (MSC) and Home Location Register (HLR), Nokia 3G SGSN as well as the Nokia FlexiHopper Plus microwave radio solution. As part of its offering Nokia is providing a wide variety of services including operations and support services, installation, spare part management, training, software maintenance and extensive care support. The Nokia NetAct (TM) network and service management system is also included as are a range of delivery and maintenance services.