Alcatel-Lucent announced a turnkey contract with Mobinil, Egypt's mobile
operator. This multi-million euro contract covers wireless and convergence
solutions that will further improve the quality of Mobinil's network and extend
its coverage throughout the country, bringing mobile services to a greater
number of people.
Alcatel-Lucent will expand and enhance Mobinil's wireless network with the
latest generation of Enhanced GSM radio solutions, dramatically increasing data
transfer speeds while reducing operating expenses, helping the operator meet
growing demand for its services. These solutions enable high performance in a
new compact design that offers Mobinil exceptional flexibility in introducing
new advanced multimedia services on its existing radio access network, including
the expansion of its mobile Internet service. The upgraded GSM network will be
operational by the end of the third quarter 2007.
Alex Shalaby of Mobinil said "We are confident that with
Alcatel-Lucent's cutting-edge solutions and service support we are fully
prepared for future network evolutions, including the introduction of 3G and
WiMAX technologies."
Under the terms of the contract, Alcatel-Lucent will provide its end-to-end
Enhanced GSM solution comprising the Base Station Subsystem (BSS) -- including
Alcatel-Lucent's ATCA-based 9130 BSC/MFS (*) and TWIN Transceiver -- and a new
generation of microwave transmission system that provide fast and efficient
transport of voice and data traffic between base stations and the core network.
Alcatel-Lucent also will supply Mobinil with Convergence solutions including
High Capacity Core Switching and Intelligent Network extensions.
Alcatel-Lucent will provide a range of services including network management,
architecture and design, technical support, radio optimization and managed
services.