Brazilian cable and satellite TV operator Sky has launched mobile broadband services using 4G technology. Sky has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as sole vendor for the launch. As part of the project, NSN has provided a complete TD-LTE network.
The Sky fixed wireless broadband services are currently available in Brasilia city using a Wi-Fi router, offering speeds of 2 or 4Mbps. Customers can buy the service bundled with TV from Sky or as a standalone package. The company plans to roll out services to new customers in other cities of Brazil, and other countries in Latin America, in the future. Under the three-year contract, Nokia Siemens Networks has provided the TD-LTE radio network based on its Flexi Multiradio Base Station.
The company has also provided its FlexiPacket Microwave transport platform and Evolved Packet Core (EPC), which is part of its Liquid Core architecture. In addition, NSN has provided its CPEi-lte 7212 wireless router built for indoor use that provides fixed wireless connectivity to TD-LTE services via Wi Fi or Ethernet. Nokia Siemens Networks has also provided its NetAct network management system to provide configuration, monitoring and network optimization.
start with America Movil’s Claro unit commercially launching high-speed mobile broadband services to subscribers in Puerto Rico in the coming weeks. Claro’s service offering will use Alcatel-Lucent’s LTE equipment, including its LightRadio product portfolio.