Nokia Demonstrates End-to-End Evolution Strategies for Next-Generation Networks at CTIA 2002

ORLANDO, FLA - This week at Wireless 2002, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) will highlight its comprehensive strategy for planning, implementing and operating a network during all evolutionary phases leading to 3G. This will results in a unified network featuring GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and WCDMA technologies.

Nokia, a pioneer in the development of mobile communications and Internet technology, will showcase several systems demonstrations in Nokia Booth 2439 in the Orange County Convention Center.

"Nokia has a strong vision and the expertise to bring next-generation wireless networks to fruition by providing a complete and cost-effective deployment strategy for carriers to evolve their networks to 3G," said Timothy Eckersley, senior vice president, Nokia Networks. "Nokia is synonymous with next-generation technology, and we are fully committed to bringing products and applications to market to allow carriers to maximize their return on investment."

3G Evolution Through GSM/EDGE

The first 3G vendor to make a live EDGE call and the first to ship GSM/EDGE network hardware in volumes to the Americas, Europe and Asia, Nokia will showcase the milestones it has achieved in making EDGE a reality. Spectral efficiency, capacity enhancements and the cost-effectiveness of Nokia's implementation will be highlighted, as well as the look and feel of EGPRS services.
Nokia's EDGE radio-network solution uses technology that leverages the radio spectrum of GSM to provide data rates as high as 473 kbps. This more efficient use of radio spectrum allows operators to optimize their available spectrum. Because it was developed using a global standard, EDGE brings the same benefits of global roaming and economies of scale as GSM technology.

Nokia High Capacity Base Station Controller - BSC3i

As part of its network evolution strategy, Nokia is also introducing its newest high-capacity base station controller. The Nokia BSC3i offers all of Nokia's proven GSM and EDGE RAN control features - as well as GSM/EDGE/WCDMA interworking functionality - in a compact one-cabinet configuration with extremely high capacity. Equipped with extensive IP connectivity facilities, the BSC3i will support GSM and EDGE evolution far into the future.

Nokia All-IP Mobility System

Nokia will also demonstrate the latest architecture, functionality, applications and benefits of All-IP solutions, including All-IP radio-access network (RAN) and All-IP core systems. The All-IP network architecture will enable mobile networks to offer rich call experiences that combine multimedia media with voice calls. By systematically separating network resources used for the control and user planes, All-IP networks will also bring significant new cost efficiencies to mobile networks.

The Nokia All-IP Core System demonstrates IP multimedia applications and the technologies that enable them, including new protocols such as SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), to deliver services more efficiently.

The All-IP RAN experimental system demonstrates how the packet optimized IP RAN handles increasing amounts of packet data with fewer network elements, improving both QoS (Quality of Service) and the radio networks' resources, thereby adding value to existing networks.

To support the development of All-IP RAN, Nokia recently announced an initiative to jointly define a revolutionary Open IP Base Station Architecture, leading to modular base stations with open internal interfaces. The architecture is intended for use in next-generation All-IP radio-access networks supporting multiple standards. Nokia is inviting other industry players to join the initiative, which will bring more innovative and cost-effective base stations to operators.

Nokia's mPosition Solution

With Nokia's mPosition solution for the Enhanced Observed Time Difference (E-OTD) location method, operators can differentiate their services and generate extra revenue from location-based applications. The E-OTD supports e911 emergency call requirements, as well as commercial applications like fleet management, community applications, and navigation and routing applications. Nokia's mPosition also provides enhanced security, privacy and profiling, as well as an open Application Programming Interface (API). Furthermore, the evolutionary path to Global Positioning System (GPS) and 3G/IP-RAN solutions helps secure operators' long-term investments.

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet, Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.

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