Nokia Siemens Networks has been awarded a network managed services contract in Spain.
Under the five-year deal, NSN will implement an end-to-end managed services solution for Orange´s networks, to increase efficiency and reliability of the operator’s mobile and fixed network.
NSN says it will deliver higher network quality and Orange will enjoy smoother operations with improved efficiency, driving new revenue and reducing risk.
This agreement also will significantly strengthen Nokia Siemens Networks' capabilities in Spain, providing a basis for further business growth and for setting up an innovative team of skilled professionals.
Meantime, Nokia Siemens Networks is finalizing arrangements for a U.K. subcontractor to provide first-line maintenance services. As part of the mobile network operations outsourcing, close to 470 staff are planned to transfer from Orange UK with approximately 230 joining NSN and the remainder being transferred to a first-line maintenance sub-contractor.
In order to deliver the quality of service needed by Orange, NSN will take over responsibility for network operations. This includes the full range of 2G/3G network operations including network planning and optimization, spare parts management and providing turnkey network rollout services. Orange will continue to own and strategically plan its network.
