The UAE’s integrated telecom service provider, du, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to comprehensively upgrade its mobile network operations in the UAE, investing AED 400 million. The project is expected to enhance du network performance and operations. Nokia Siemens Networks will expand du’s 2G network and introduce its 3G HSPA+ network with speeds of up to 42Mb as part of du’s existing 3G HSPA+ network.
The UAE’s integrated telecom service provider, du, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to comprehensively upgrade its mobile network operations in the UAE, investing AED 400 million. The project is expected to enhance du network performance and operations. Nokia Siemens Networks will expand du’s 2G network and introduce its 3G HSPA+ network with speeds of up to 42Mb as part of du’s existing 3G HSPA+ network.
“This comes in line with du’s ongoing strategy for mobile network development” said Hatem Bamatraf, senior vice president of network development at du. “Nokia Siemens Networks will help us upgrade and modernize our network to improve coverage, and enhance our customers’ communication experience on the move in services such as internet browsing, email, mobile TV, voice and video mail among other value added services,” Bamatraf concluded.
“Our network offerings for du will not only provide a better service quality, but also a wider range of applications for its subscribers,” said Kalle Autto, head of du customer team at Nokia Siemens Networks. “Our strong product portfolio and expertise will help du to significantly improve its operational efficiency and lower energy consumption, while enabling faster and more efficient service introduction.”
Under the scope of the deal, Nokia Siemens Networks will provide a comprehensive portfolio of telecommunication equipment and services across radio, core, transmission, value added services and operational support systems. This upgrade comes on the back of the successful completion of financing facilities for NSN equipment announced earlier this month.
Nokia Siemens Networks’ market-leading Flexi Base Station hardware and software will double du’s voice capacity and improve its GSM/EDGE data rates. Moreover, it will enable du to offer HSPA+ data rates of up to 42Mbps in selected locations. Nokia Siemens Networks software reduces the signaling load in the network and extends the battery life of end users’ handsets by up to 50%. Nokia Siemens Networks will also deploy an all-IP FlexiPacket Microwave Backhaul solution in order to reduce du’s operating costs and additionally integrate the operator’s VAS platform.
du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, launched mobile telecommunication services in February 2007 across the UAE, in addition to internet and pay TV services that du provides in some of the free zones of Dubai. Call Select, du’s nationwide fixed line services for voice telephony, was launched in July 2007. By the end of 2008, over 3 million people in the UAE chose to become du customers.
Among du’s many firsts is its historic Number Booking Campaign for both individuals and business, Pay by the Second billing system, Mobile TV, Mobile Payments, first of its kind ‘WoW’ recharge card (which offers customers the choice between ‘more credit’, ‘more time’ and now the ‘more international’ recharge option with additional credit on international calls) and Self Care.
For business customers, du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations. du Broadcast Services division brings scalable media technology platforms and telecommunication solutions to the broadcast community through its world-class teleport (Samacom) and Master Control Room (MCR) facilities.
du products and services for consumers and business are available through du’s retail network, currently numbering 34 du shops located in strategic locations across the UAE, including the recently opened flagship store located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. In addition, customers can access du products and services at more than 3000 authorised dealers or through the du e-shop, accessible at http://www.du.ae/en/where-to-buy/eshop.html. du shops are a one-stop-shop for mobile service, carrier select and the payment of service bills.
du is 39.5 per cent owned by the UAE Federal Government, 19.75 per cent by Mubadala Development Company, 19.5 per cent by Emirates Communications & Technology Company LLC and the remaining stake by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.
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