Vodacom upgrades network with NSN

Vodacom Tanzania is modernizing its nationwide GSM and 3G networks with Nokia Siemens Network (NSN), to improve performance and capacity, providing more reliable, faster, mobile broadband services.

Under a five-year contract, NSN is implementing its Single RAN (radio access network) platform for the network modernization and expansion. In addition, the vendor is deploying additional GSM and 3G base stations to expand coverage. The company will also deploy its software features to increase network capacity and efficiency.

''We selected Nokia Siemens Networks to be our long term partner based on its technology capability and efficient services support,'' said Dana Bakker, manager of executive operations, Vodacom Tanzania.

''This multi-technology platform can prepare Vodacom's network for LTE, helping the operator get the most out of its investments today and tomorrow,'' said Gideon Geyser, head of customer team, Vodacom Tanzania at Nokia Siemens Networks.

The company will provide its liquid radio based Self Organizing Network (SON) for the radio access and core network as well as its NetAct powered network management solutions.

NSN will also provide its Orthogonal Sub Channel (OSC-Half Rate) and Dynamic Frequency and Channel Allocation (DFCA) GSM software to increase the operator's network capacity and efficiency.