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Zain, Nokia Siemens In Network Upgrade Deal
Published Oct 8, 2009
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Zain in Bahrain has signed up Nokia Siemens Networks to modernize its radio and core network to help customers enjoy improved voice, data and multimedia services with the region’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology.
With this upgrade, Nokia Siemens Networks will commence Zain Bahrain’s transition to an all-IP flat network architecture, introducing future proof services and technologies such as Internet High Speed Packet Access (I-HSPA) and Long Term Evolution (LTE).
It will aslso mordenise the Zain's prepaid charging system and hasten its trajectory towards the delivery of rich, advanced voice, data and multimedia services.
'Zain in Bahrain customers will soon enjoy faster data downloads, improved voice, data and multimedia services with region’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology and an enhanced customer experience, thanks to its transition to an all-IP, flat network through the introduction of Internet High Speed Packet Access (I-HSPA) and the Middle East Region’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, said a Zain statement.
“This project will not only create a world class network, but will be a showcase for the all the Zain Group’s 24 operations across the Middle East and Africa,” declared Dr Saad Al Barrak, CEO of Zain Group.
“This upgrade will ‘future proof’ the network allowing us to offer Bahrain and visiting ‘One Network’ Zain customers a plethora of wonderful mobile services for many years ahead. The experience and knowhow gained from this advanced technology in Bahrain will be exported to and shared with all our operations”.
Zain Bahrain customers will find a dramatic improvement in accessing the internet with speeds of up to 14 Mbps in the first stage with I-HSPA, and even higher speeds in the second stage with LTE.
There will also be a dramatic improvement in coverage throughout the Kingdom, where ongoing infrastructure development necessitates parallel development of the mobile network.
In short, Zain customers will continue to experience the best quality service wherever ever they are, he added.
Additionally with Bahrain being part of Zain’s ‘One Network, all travelling inbound Zain customers will also benefit from this improved technology and faster access speeds without any additional roaming fees.
"In the mobile broadband era, we needed a scalable and versatile platform planning for and pre-empting our customers’ needs,” said Zain Bahrain general manager, Mohammed Zainalabedin adding that, “this upgrade will increase Zain Bahrain’s competitiveness, enhance operations and processes and lead to a faster and higher return on investment all translating into products and services that make a qualitative difference to customers’ lives".
Nokia Siemens Networks will also replace the existing network with the latest Mobile Soft Switching (MSS) solution.
The charging system will be upgraded to the Nokia Siemens Networks prepaid solution, based on charge@once select. Network and service management will be provided by NetAct and Traffica.
“This project has been driven by Zain Bahrain’s short term expansion needs, but the investments they make today, will contribute to long term benefits,” said Ahmad Othman, Head of “Zain Group” Customer Business Team for Nokia Siemens Networks.
“By implementing our latest base station, mobile soft switching and charging offering, not to mention our comprehensive LTE solution portfolio, Zain Bahrain will be the first mobile operator in the Middle East to enjoy affordable and advanced plug and play services,” he added.
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