Nokia Networks' small cells support 1 million visitors at Auto Shanghai 2015

NEW DELHI: China Mobile Shanghai has selected Nokia Networks to implement its TD-LTE Advanced HetNet solution at Auto Shanghai 2015.

The event was held at the China Expo Complex, which is the world's largest building. Nokia Networks implemented its Flexi Zone TD-LTE small cells to ramp up China Mobile's network capacity to manage the immense amount of wireless data traffic generated by 1 million visitors.

Due to Nokia Networks' extensive technical knowledge and services expertise, subscribers enjoyed an excellent mobile broadband experience, enhanced by best-in-class network availability, coverage and capacity.

During the course of the 10-day event, the peak hours saw 100,000 simultaneous TD-LTE users, as most of the 1 million visitors used multiple applications to share pictures and videos.

With macro parity, and complemented by Nokia Smart Scheduler, Flexi Zone TD-LTE small cells ensured excellent network availability while managing wireless data with up to 600 simultaneous active TD-LTE users per cell - setting an industry benchmark in terms of indoor small cell performance.

"This strategic engagement with Nokia Networks proves that our infrastructure is already at the next level - strengthened and equipped to deliver superb performance in the face of the data deluge on wireless networks,” said Bu Tong, General Manager of Network Department, China Mobile Shanghai.

“Most importantly, this achievement also highlights the expertise and capabilities of our service teams in terms of delivering optimum customer experience with our indoor small cell solutions,” said Mark Atkinson, Vice President, Small Cells Business Line, Nokia Networks.