AIS selects NSN for 3G

AIS has selected Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) for deploying 3G network in Thailand.

NSN will deploy its Flexi Multiradio Base Station and packet core solution. Together with its mobile turnkey solution and care services, the company's Operating Support System (OSS) solutions will ensure the quality of AIS' 3G network.

"Implementing a 3G network is very crucial for us," said Saran Phaloprakarn, vice president of Network Strategic Planning, AIS.

We needed a partner who understands our business, and could deploy and manage our network, enabling us to provide the best service to our growing customer base and Nokia Siemens Networks was the clear choice for us to roll out 3G services to the market added Phaloprakarn.

"Nokia Siemens Networks and AIS have a long-standing working relationship and have been full partners for years," said Krittika Mahattanakul, head of Asia North at Nokia Siemens Networks.

Due to our consistent activities with AIS, we have earned its confidence, and AIS knows we can deliver a high-quality mobile broadband network while simplifying its operations and providing insight into what works best for its customers added Mahattanakaul.

The project brings together pre-integrated network elements and related professional services. The company's NetAct, the market leading multi-technology, multi-vendor network management system supported by core network solutions, is also part of the deal.

In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks will provide its packet core for the operator. To serve high data traffic most efficiently, its Flexi NG 3.0 (Network Gateway) will provide multi-dimensional intelligence to AIS's mobile broadband solution, and its Flexi NS 3.0 (Network Server) will provide mobility and easy access to packet data services.