Nokia boosts Cosmote's network coverage and capacity throughout Greece using long-haul microwave packet transport technology
May 02 2017 - 6:01AM
Press Release
- Nokia deploys long-haul 9500 Microwave Packet Radio to increase
backhaul capacity and speed as residential and tourist demands grow
in remote Greek islands
- Cosmote will enable high-speed fixed and mobile Internet access
in currently underserved rural locations
May 2, 2017
Athens, Greece - Nokia has upgraded the long-haul microwave
trunk network of Cosmote, the mobile arm of OTE Group, Greece's
largest telecoms provider, to enhance its network capacity and
performance, especially in rural locations across the Greek
islands.
The upgrade using Nokia 9500 Microwave Packet Radio technology
will allow Cosmote to meet growing residential and tourist demand
for broadband access in currently underserved parts of the islands.
The technology will backhaul data at speeds of 1Gbps via full IP
connectivity serving mobile and fixed networks.
By upgrading the existing SDH-microwave trunk-based network,
Cosmote was also able to reuse existing passive radio equipment,
taking advantage of significant total cost of ownership savings
compared to a new deployment.
Nokia's long-haul microwave technology will backhaul traffic
generated across several Aegean Islands, offering fiber-like
connectivity and backhaul redundancy to ensure reliability of
network services. A key component of this deployment is its use of
microwave technology to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity
to the island of Kastellorizo, the most eastern of the Greek
islands, which is more than 150km away from the nearest network
point of presence.
Technology and services deployed:
- Nokia 9500 Microwave Packet Radio
- Nokia services expertise including project management, design,
installation and commissioning and care services
Konstantinos Koroneos, head of the OTE/ Cosmote account at
Nokia, said: "Providing a network across a spread of islands
provides its own unique challenges. Nokia first demonstrated the
capabilities of the 9500 MPR in a demanding live field trial, and
we are pleased to work with Cosmote as it evolves its network in
this commercial deployment."
Did you know?
Nokia recently announced the most comprehensive range of
'anyhaul' mobile transport options specifically designed to address
the critical requirements of the 5G era. The portfolio builds upon
Nokia's pedigree in mobile, microwave, IP, optical and fixed access
technologies.
Resources:
- Webpage: Mobile Backhaul
- Webpage: Nokia 9500 Microwave Packet Radio
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