Paris and Moscow - MegaFon, Russia's leading operator in the mobile data segment[1] with 20,000 base stations deployed in its 3 G network, has launched a 3G mobile coverage improvement program in Moscow - targeting in-building environments where providing a "5-bar" mobile signal is often a challenge. The project leverages Alcatel-Lucent's (Euronext Paris et NYSE : ALU) small cells products and expertise.
When building cellular networks, service providers have to solve the problem of ensuring mobile coverage in hard-to-reach places - such as underground facilities, industrial buildings with thick concrete walls, etc. In all those cases, Femto-based small cells are an optimal solution to provide high-quality, "5-bar" coverage. Enhancing the wireless service experience of those residential and business customers who have been experiencing a weaker in-building mobile signal, MegaFon's Moscow branch will install its so-called "Minicells" - free of charge.
"Our Minicells are compact 3G base stations ensuring high-quality mobile coverage - even in the most difficult locations. Expanding MegaFon's 3G mobile network to in-building environments, the Minicells will help our customers get ubiquitous access to crystal-clear voice and high-speed wireless data/Internet services. This enables us to maintain our leading position in mobile data services delivery," said Andrei Kurdanov, director of MegaFon's Moscow branch.
"Femto-based small cells are being deployed all over the world, as operators and their subscribers start to understand - and appreciate - the improved mobile service experience that the technology brings," commented Alexander Tikhonov, vice president of Alcatel-Lucent's activities in the CIS. "Alcatel-Lucent's small cells are plug-and-play, and enable the creation and delivery of a wide range of value-added services based on operators' proven strengths such as location, presence information and security. The new capabilities brought by Alcatel-Lucent's small cells portfolio will help MegaFon to reinforce its image as a technology and service innovator, driving increased subscriber loyalty."
Alcatel-Lucent has provided MegaFon with its end-to-end Femto-based 9360 Small Cells portfolio - including the 9361 Home Cell, the 9362 Enterprise Cell and the 9366 Small Cell Gateway. The solution includes its best-in-class network management system which combines Alcatel-Lucent's Wireless Management System, Wireless Provisioning System and the Home Device Manager from its Motive Product Division. Alcatel-Lucent is providing full deployment and integration services along with design, installation and commissioning, software integration and project management.
Small cells, lightRadio™, LTE, and other Alcatel-Lucent products and technologies represent a clear strategy by Alcatel-Lucent to provide operators with the tools they need to address the exponential growth in mobile traffic. Whether for the home, enterprise, or public/metro environments, they provide greater capacity and coverage, a reduced cost curve (on a per bit basis) and new revenue opportunities.
Keywords: Cellular Network, Mobile Network, Networks, Software, Technology.
This article was prepared by Telecommunications Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, Telecommunications Weekly via VerticalNews.com.
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