Nokia selected by ALTÁN Redes to build and manage nationwide LTE wholesale network in Mexico
March 30 2017 - 12:31PM
Press ReleaseMarch 30, 2017
- Turnkey agreement to design, build and operate nationwide LTE
network over 700 MHz band for ALTÁN Redes, a new Mexican carrier
supported by international and local investment
- Agreement underlines strength of Nokia portfolio with planned
deployment of complete, fully virtualized core network, RAN, IP
backhaul, OSS and NOC; it is Nokia's largest-ever contract win by
scale in Latin America
- The innovative and unique "Red Compartida" public-private
project is the first of its kind worldwide and expected to attract
more than USD $7 billion in investment over nine years
- Companies from all segments in Mexico, not only telecom
services providers, will benefit from a wide range of connectivity
services and IoT applications "Over the Network"
Espoo, Finland - Nokia announced today that it has been
selected by ALTÁN Redes to design, build and operate a new
nationwide LTE and 5G-ready wholesale network in Mexico in what
will be Nokia's largest-ever contract win by scale in Latin
America.
Known in Mexico as Red Compartida, the Shared Network project is
a unique, innovative program that will provide wireless broadband
nationwide to 92% of the population in Mexico, reducing the digital
divide and strengthening the country's productivity and
competitiveness in digital services.The contract with Nokia
includes provision of the heart of the network - 100% of the fully
virtualized core network and 40% of RAN, IP backhaul, OSS and NOC.
This will be deployed in five regions of Mexico out of a total of
nine, including Guadalajara and Monterrey, the country's second and
third largest cities. The project also includes a full-range of
services that will allow Nokia to deliver a turnkey project: site
acquisition, construction, deployment, Network Integration, network
planning and optimization, master system integration (core),
operation and maintenance and managed services.The deployment,
which will utilize the 700 MHz frequency band, will generate
operational efficiencies as it requires fewer sites to reach a
wider coverage. It is a greenfield project that is designed to have
the application of state-of-the-art technologies.The Shared Network
project is a public-private international partnership led by the
Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transport (SCT) and the
Office for the Promotion of Investments in Telecommunications
(PROMTEL) in coordination with the Federal Institute of
Telecommunications (IFT). The project will generate a total
investment of more than USD $7 billion over nine years, financed by
international and local investors ranging from financial
institutions and development institutions to industrial partners in
Mexico.Via the project, Mexico will join a growing number of
countries deploying a 700 MHz APT network. It also marks Nokia's
first deployment of a 100% virtualized core network in Latin
America.ALTÁN Redes is a new wholesale carrier supported by
international investors and several Mexican shareholders. The
international consortium won the tender process to build and
operate the Shared Network, which will serve as a new platform for
the deployment of mobile and Internet services for existing mobile
network operators (MNOs), as well as existing and new mobile
virtual network operators (MVNOs).ALTÁN's next generation network
will be able to provide enterprises with ubiquitous ultra-broadband
wireless connectivity, subscription and device management, and
security and analytics - all over the country. Companies from all
segments in Mexico, not only the telecom services providers, will
benefit from a wide range of connectivity services and IoT
applications "Over the Network", as it will also serve as a
platform for government communications and services such as public
safety, VoLTE and next generation IoT vertical/industrial
applications in financial services, health, energy and
transport.Products and services to be delivered by Nokia are:
- Virtualized core network
- Master system integration (core) and lab management
solutions
- VoLTE and EPC (Air Frame)
- RAN: 4.5G Pro radio access based on AirScale
- ION: IP and optical backhaul
- DWDM 100G and IP Routing for aggregation
- Microwave transmission
- Sites acquisition, construction and deployment
- Network Integration
- Public safety broadband features
- NPO: network planning and optimization
- Operation and maintenance, managed services
Joaquin Coronado, Managing Director of ALTÁN REDES,
said: "It has been a very demanding selection process, since
the Shared Network is, up to now, the most ambitious
telecommunications project worldwide. The quality of technology,
experience, deployment capacity and financial strength are aspects
that we have taken very much into account. With Nokia as one of our
technology partners, I'm sure the Shared Network will have a
service of unmatched quality and scope. We trust Mexico will have
soon the best mobile broadband network of the world with 4G-LTE
technology." Dimitri Diliani, head of Nokia Latin America,
said: "Building a brand new, end-to-end LTE network is a dream
for a company like Nokia, and shows the strength of our innovation
and our product portfolio. This project will allow ALTÁN and the
Mexican government to exceed consumer expectations, providing more
wireless broadband services, speed, coverage and quality at a lower
cost per bit. Such a state-of-the art network will benefit all
mobile operators in Mexico - the existing and the new ones - and
also their customers."Resources:
· Mexico Shared Network Official Website
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About ALTÁN Redes:ALTÁN Redes is a multinational
consortium that has some of the largest investment funds as well as
the most important Mexican private, institutional and industrial
partners which have provided us with the capacity to present
immediate resources as well as show our commitment to develop
the Red Compartida aligned with our highest of
standards.
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