SmarTone, a leading mobile operator in Macau, has commissioned Nokia Networks to upgrade its existing 3G network to 4G LTE. In the scope of the 5-year contract, Nokia Networks will be delivering its Single RAN Advanced solution, Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and Subscriber Data Management platform, a centralized database for all relevant subscriber information. In addition, it also inlcudes Nokia's OSS suite and its Self Organizing Networks (SON) software features for more network efficiency .
The project involves planning and deploying the operator’s 4G LTE network in one of the world’s densest traffic areas. According to Nokia Networks, its multi-layer optimization services will ensure seamless interaction between different technologies (2G, 3G, LTE) and frequency layers for the best customer experience.
Patrick Chan, Chief Executive Officer, SmarTone Macau
As we are evolving our network infrastructure to address future capacity requirements, our longstanding partner Nokia Networks helps us seamlessly migrate to a 4G LTE network to provide our customers in Macau with an enhanced mobile broadband experience.
Michael Shieh, Head of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau Sub-region, Nokia Networks
We are proud to be working with SmarTone on its journey to ultra-fast LTE-based broadband connectivity, having already helped the operator build its 2G and 3G networks.
