Nokia Networks modernizes, expands Kyivstar radio network in the Ukraine

Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest telco and part of international telecommunications group of companies VimpelCom Ltd., selected Nokia Networks to modernize and expand part of its mobile radio network. Based on the compactNokia Single RAN Advanced solution, the operator can modernize its 2G network and deploy its 3G network, while simultaneously preparing for 4G.

Kyivstar recently acquired a 3G license and has now begun to offer 3G-based voice and data services to its customers. People in the central Ukrainian town of Poltava, for example, are already enjoying higher network coverage and capacity provided by the new equipment.

Summary of the products and services delivered by Nokia Networks:

• Single RAN Advanced platform based on the scalable, high-capacity and zero-footprint Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station for 2G, 3G and future 4G technologies and including Multicontroller for 2G and 3G
• Flexi Lite Base Stations optimized for outdoor micro-cell deployments to enhance capacity and provide best coverage in hotspots
• Cloud-ready management system NetAct for effective and consolidated monitoring and optimization
• Network planning and optimization, design and implementation services to ensure high network quality and a smooth rollout 

Alessandro Anania, 3G office, Kyivstar, said: "With the rollout of our new 3G network, Ukrainian subscribers will be able to enjoy high-quality voice and Internet services. Our goal is to provide the best network quality across the country."

Pavel Mereshchuk, Head of Kyivstar Customer Team, Nokia Networks, said: "We are proud to have been chosen to support Kyivstar in its journey to create more efficient mobile networks, supported by our high-capacity macro and small cell radio technologies."

Click here for a photo of Nokia Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station.