Indonesia’s H3I taps Nokia for core network upgrade
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Hutchison 3 Indonesia (H3I) has contracted Nokia to expand its core network to meet growing mobile data demands in the market.
Under the agreement, Nokia will supply H3I with packet core technology in cities including Surabaya, Semarang, Solo and Yogyakarta – the most densely populated cities in the country.
Nokia will also provide network planning, optimization, implementation and care services, as well as its Flexi convergent mediation device and its NetAct operations support system. The contract is also aimed at laying the groundwork for future network upgrades to meet emerging demands.
H3I has been seeing data traffic double around every nine months as a result of rapid smartphone and 3G data adoption in Indonesia’s growing economy.
Mobile is playing a leading role in providing internet connectivity to Indonesians. As of the start of 2016 there were over 320 million mobile subscribers across Indonesia, while fixed broadband penetration remained under 2%.
“We are pleased to have Nokia’s services and technology expertise at our side as we evolve our core network to meet the speed and quality needs of a growing number of connected consumers and business users in Indonesia,” H3I president director Randeep Singh Sekhon said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why is H3I expanding its core network with Nokia's technology?
Why is H3I expanding its core network with Nokia's technology?
H3I is expanding its core network to handle the increasing demand for mobile data. Data traffic has been doubling approximately every nine months due to widespread smartphone and 3G data adoption in Indonesia.
Q.Which specific cities will receive Nokia's packet core technology as part of this agreement?
Which specific cities will receive Nokia's packet core technology as part of this agreement?
Nokia will supply its packet core technology to several cities, including Surabaya, Semarang, Solo, and Yogyakarta. These locations are among Indonesia's most densely populated urban areas.
Q.Beyond core technology, what additional services and systems will Nokia provide to H3I?
Beyond core technology, what additional services and systems will Nokia provide to H3I?
Nokia will also offer network planning, optimisation, implementation, and care services. Also, they will provide their Flexi convergent mediation device and the NetAct operations support system.
Q.How significant is mobile internet connectivity in Indonesia compared to fixed broadband?
How significant is mobile internet connectivity in Indonesia compared to fixed broadband?
Mobile plays a crucial role in providing internet access to Indonesians. As of early 2016, there were over 320 million mobile subscribers, while fixed broadband penetration was less than 2%.
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