Expert network planning

generates satisfied customers

Network planning and optimization
play a key role in ensuring high-
quality WCDMA 3G services. To help
operators realize the full potential
of their network, the Nokia WCDMA
Radio Access Network (RAN) has many
features to reduce the time and cost
of network deployment. Nokia’s
comprehensive planning services,
solutions and tools seamlessly
complement its equipment, providing
a complete deployment package
that delivers top performance at the
lowest possible cost.

A full package from Nokia

Nokia’s WCDMA RAN solution enables
operators and network planners to
smoothly overcome network deployment
challenges. Nokia’s portfolio of base
stations range from traditional indoor and
outdoor variants to truly siteless models.
There is a base station suitable for every
site. What’s more, an extensive WCDMA
footprint can be deployed outside traffic
hotspots using solutions like the compact
yet powerful Nokia MetroSite 50 site
solution. Reach performance targets
with expert planning services Nokia is the world leader in
Such variety helps operators tackle typical Nokia complements its portfolio of WCDMA infrastructure.
challenges such as acquiring sites in equipment with expert network planning. By 12 October, 2004 Nokia had
dense urban areas, as well as ensuring The company’s expertise and worldwide achieved:
coverage in shadow areas behind big capacity enable operators to achieve • 44 WCDMA references with
buildings. Meanwhile, indoor coverage performance targets for their networks 25 system deals, 14 of which have
systems such as the Nokia Advanced and/or service launches. Nokia has a Nokia as the sole supplier.
Indoor Radio Solution allow operators proven track record and delivery capability. • Nokia has supplied 24 of the
to build indoor coverage economically. Nokia’s network planning expertise covers 50 WCDMA networks in commercial
All Nokia WCDMA base stations provide mobile and fixed networks, the radio operation.
extensive support for GSM/EDGE co-siting. interface, transmission access, transport, • Commercial system hardware
core networks and service platforms. deliveries since September 2001.
In addition, Nokia’s extensive set of The scope and duration of the planning
features for its WCDMA RAN offers network services are tailored to ensure the best
planners great flexibility for implementing fit with operator requirements and to
networks. The key concept in the Nokia maximize return on investment.
WCDMA Radio Access Solution is
integration. From the base stations and Nokia services cater for market entry,
indoor coverage systems to the functions network extensions and upgrades,
that ensure that the network is optimized, replacements and indoor networks.
the system forms a unified solution
based on centralized databases. This has
enabled cutting-edge network control
features, such as Nokia RealTilt for remote
antenna tilting, as well as providing a safe
evolution to highly automated networks.
 Services for performance and time to market maximization
Vision/
Solution Design Construction & Implementation Operation
Strategy

Performance Enhancement
System Optimization
Mobile Service Design & Optimization
Pre-Optimization
Area Verification
Cluster Optimization
Planning
Detailed Parameter
Planning
Detailed Coverage &
Capacity Planning

Pre-Planning
Initial Coverage &
Capacity Planning
Network Dimensioning
Network Assessment
Project / Managed Service / Consultancy

Nokia also provides project-based services
to optimize network and service
performance. Using this approach, Nokia
makes the network invisible to users by
optimizing network performance and the
quality of service. Optimized and smoothly
interworking networks offer a positive
experience for users, helping operators
increase their revenue. Nokia’s planning
and optimization services target higher
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availability and efficiency of network
systems. For users this means smooth
connectivity and uninterrupted services.
Nokia NetAct™ ensures
smooth service launches
As an industry-leading framework for
network and service management,
Nokia NetAct provides advanced tools
for network planning. For example,
Nokia NetAct Planner is an integrated
set of planning tools that speed up
network and service implementations.
It also ensures that technology evolves
seamlessly. Nokia NetAct Optimizer
enhances the end-to-end performance of
networks and user services, accelerates
the optimization process and raises the
level of automation. This enables
operators to focus on their core business.

Proven record in network planning, rollout and optimization

Smooth deployment is the key to Terry Killick, Head of Operational

business success with new technologies Readiness, O2 UK:
and mobile services. Nokia customers “The Nokia 3G Readiness Review project
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describe their experiences with recent
network projects.
Yiannis Mouroulis, Radio Networks
Director, Cosmote:
“In the past four years, Nokia Network
Performance Services has been a great
help to Cosmote, helping us to plan
and optimize our network, so as to
increase the quality of service perceived
by the subscribers and, in this way,
retain our success in the Greek market.”
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was run in a professional manner and has
enabled O2 to take a focused view of both
business and process issues that need to
be addressed to make a success of 3G.”
Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr., President and
Chief Executive Officer, Globe Telecom
“Nokia has demonstrated their ability
and dedication to support us with
professional services to ensure fast
network ramp-up and overall system
maintenance and optimization.”

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