Singporean mobile operator StarHub, Thursday announced that it has successfully deployed Nokia Networks' TD-LTE, FDD-LTE and outdoor small cells solution as part of its 4G HetNet within the Marina Bay commercial, residential and entertainment areas.
4G #HetNet in Marina Bay, Singapore by @StarHub and @nokianetworks http://t.co/ogdUYB7iQC #smallcells pic.twitter.com/DgVfeqGpUO
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According to Nokia, in addition to achieving 100% service availability even under heavy load during recent major events, including Singapore's Jubilee weekend, the HetNet also showcased the industry's first TDD-FDD VoLTE handover, with zero call-drops and HD voice continuity for subscribers. While Nokia Flexi Zone small cells were installed at strategic traffic hotspots to handle peak-hour data demand, the Operator also deployed LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation to deliver high data rates.
The HetNet solution comprises Nokia Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Stations with TD-LTE and FDD-LTE, and Nokia Flexi Zone small cells Carrier Aggregation software to aggregate different spectrum bands for speedy data transmission.
Mock Pak Lum, Chief Technology Officer, StarHub
With HetNet and through our close collaboration with Nokia Networks, we are proud to deliver the world's fastest, future-ready 4G network that can address the ever-growing data traffic demands of our customers without compromising on the quality of service, paving the way for Singapore to build the world's first Smart Nation.
Ray Owen, Head of Singapore, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand, Nokia Networks
As StarHub's privileged infrastructure partner, Nokia Networks takes a lot of pride in achieving yet another milestone that clearly differentiates the operator as an innovation leader in Singapore.
