Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has signed a contract with rural US operator Mosaic Telecom to deploy LTE services by reusing existing 700 MHz and 1700/2100 MHzspectrum. Under the terms of the deal, NSN will supply its Evolved Packed Core solution, comprising Flexi NS (Network Server) and Flexi NG (Network Gateway), along with its LTE radio network based on the Flexi Multiradio Base Station. Mosaic Telecom also intends to improve its in-building 3G coverage thanks to NSN’s femto base station technology. Deployment of the infrastructure is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2011. 

Subscribers of Mosaic Telecom, a rural service provider in the United States, will soon enjoy ultra-fast wireless broadband services. The operator has selected Nokia Siemens Networks’ Long Term Evolution (LTE)* technology to use its existing 700 MHz and 1700/2100 MHz bands to deliver wireless broadband data services to a wider customer base. Mosaic will also improve indoor coverage for its 3G customers by deploying Nokia Siemens Networks’ femto base stations.

“Along with improving the 3G experience for our customers, we will start offering complementary LTE data services, thus strengthening our competitive position,” said Rick Vergin, chief executive officer of Mosaic Telecom. “The fact that we can reuse existing spectrum assets for the LTE implementation is a huge advantage. Since LTE is a technology adopted worldwide for many paired and unpaired frequency bands, it will also make our service adoption cost effective, convenient and efficient for us.”
Under the scope of the deal, Nokia Siemens Networks will supply its Evolved Packed Core** solution comprising Flexi NS (Network Server) and Flexi NG (Network Gateway) along with its LTE radio network based on the Flexi Multiradio Base Station. Nokia Siemens Networks’ Value-Added Reseller (VAR), Pario Solutions, will begin deployment in the first quarter of 2011. Nokia Siemens Networks will also provide NetAct to monitor, manage and optimize the operator’s network.
“Mosaic Telecom has been a leader in quadruple play in the North American rural market, consistently delivering top quality services to its customers. With this LTE implementation, it will once again take the lead in supporting high data speeds in rural America,” said Mike Jurcy, head of channels for Nokia Siemens Networks in North America. “Our LTE solution will play a key role in driving the worldwide commercial adoption of the technology.”
Nokia Siemens Networks continues to be a leader in commercialization of LTE in terms of references and performance of live networks according to an independent research report.*

About Mosaic Telecom

Mosaic Telecom provides telecommunications related products and services, including 3G cellular service to a large portion of northwestern Wisconsin. Mosaic is widely recognized as a leader in the rural telecommunications industry and has been in business for over 50 years. More information about Mosaic’s services, including high speed internet, 3G cellular, video entertainment and landline phone service can be found at www.mosaictelecom.com  

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
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