AIRCOM delivers network planning and optimisation for MTN Syria

February 16, 2009, Barcelona, Spain – AIRCOM International, the leading independent network planning and optimisation consultancy, today announced it has signed a deal with MTN Syria to enhance the coverage and capacity of its 2G and 3G networks. MTN Syria will implement a suite of integrated AIRCOM tools that will address and optimise radio frequency planning, drive test post processing and automatic cell planning (ACP) functionalities across its 2G and 3G networks.

AIRCOM will automate and standardize MTN Syria’s core network optimisation processes. The network operator will purchase new licences for AIRCOM’s ASSET radio planning tool, as well as integrating its RANOPT and ADVANTAGE solutions. By implementing these tools, MTN Syria will benefit from new network features and enhanced knowledge transfer, enabling it to sustain the high quality of service it delivers to subscribers.

“We are committed to delivering the best possible user experience to all our customers. Our partnership with AIRCOM underlines this commitment and reflects our determination to achieving constant improvements in network quality, said Mr Maher Maarouf, CTO, MTN Syria. “Working with AIRCOM will ensure that we offer seamless and reliable mobile communications access to our customers, wherever they go.”

“We’re delighted to be working so closely with MTN Syria to safeguard the quality and reliability of its 2G and 3G networks,” said Bashar Zako, Regional MD, MEI, AIRCOM International. “No other vendor was able to provide the necessary tools capable of automating the critical network optimisation processes vital to the ongoing performance of each network. The high quality of service delivered to subscribers by MTN Syria’s 2G and 3G networks is a key differentiator that helps keep MTN ahead of the competition as it expands its footprint across Africa and the Middle East.”

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About AIRCOM International
AIRCOM International is a leading independent provider of end-to-end network optimisation consultancy and tools for IP and cellular networks. AIRCOM specialises in fields such as network planning, sharing, outsourcing and OSS.

Working with many the worlds’ largest operators, AIRCOM leverages its objectivity to view network quality and efficiency from the consumers’ perspective. This enables its consultants and engineers to track market behaviours and trends to ensure networks achieve optimum performance.

Headquartered in the UK with offices in 18 countries, AIRCOM has more than 10 years’ experience across 131 countries for half of the world’s mobile operators, including more than 3.45 million hours working on 3G networks alone. It continues to grow its customer base each year, offering objective yet pragmatic advice, training and support services, backed by high-performance tools designed to deliver real benefits for both subscribers and operators.

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