Algérie Télécom has signed a five year contract with Nokia Networks to upgrade its IP/MPLS (Internet Protocol/Multi Protocol Label Switching) network to serve its data customers better and to ready its network for unpredictable growth of data traffic.
Nokia Networks being the project lead and system integrator for the project brings in Juniper's IP/MPLS solution to offer flexible end-to-end transport services more efficiently and securely across network domains.
As part of its scope of work, Nokia Networks will also provide network planning and optimization to ensure that the opeartor’s network can deliver the necessary throughput, latency and resiliency for the highest quality of service.
“This project underlines our resolve to deliver a truly differentiated customer experience to our subscribers. We have complete faith in Nokia Networks’ capability to deliver on our vision due to its technical knowledge and extensive experience in similar implementations. Nokia Networks is a natural choice for this initiative that will stregthen our position as the operator of choice for Algerian subscribers.”
- Azouaou Mehmel, President and CEO, Algérie Télécom Group
“Following our recent LTE contract with Algérie Télécom, this is another important step in our long-standing partnership with the operator. This engagement is a strong proof-point of Nokia Networks’ commitment to take Algérie Télécom to the next level of communications technology. And, we will continue to work together in helping the operator address future challenges and opportunities alike.”
- Igor Leprince,SVP and Head of Middle East and Africa, Nokia Networks
