Avantel Colombia, a new LTE wireless provider, has selected Nokia Solutions and Networks' LTE (Long Term Evolution) RAN and core network elements, including the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), Subscriber Data Management (SDM) solution and New Technology Home Location Register (NT-HLR) to provide 4G services in Bagota. NSS via a build-operate-transfer agreement provides a complete range of services such as network implementation, planning and optimization, systems integration and network operations where the OSS will be managed by NSN.
In addition, NSN will implement CSFB voice call features to ensure voice services for LTE customers in first phase and IMS solution in phase two to enable the implementation of VoLTE for providing high-definition voice services to Avantel’s subscribers. NSN will also provide its NetAct management system to ensure consolidated configuration, monitoring and network optimization for Avantel’s radio and core network.
“We aim to transform Colombia’s communications landscape with this next-generation LTE network – one that will open up a world of new high-speed services for our customers in Bogota,” said Raul Amaya, chief strategy officer at Avantel. “Our longstanding relationship with NSN, coupled with the company’s experience and expertise in deploying world-class networks across the globe, made it a natural choice as our partner for this important initiative.”
“This contract is a strong testimony to Avantel’s faith in our capability to deliver on our promise of enabling networks that will define the future,” said Ricardo Palacios, head of Andean Local Operators customer team at NSN. “Leveraging our vast experience and knowhow in setting up LTE networks across the globe, we will set an industry benchmark in Colombia with Avantel’s new network.”
