Nokia Siemens Networks Helps StarHub tackle data deluge

Core network capacity expansion completed by Nokia Siemens Networks to enrich mobile broadband experience

Singapore operator StarHub can now offer an improved mobile broadband experience to its subscribers. The operator has expanded its 3G core network to increase data speeds and provide a smooth mobile surfing experience to its customers, efficiently and cost effectively.

“Data traffic has increased exponentially over the last two years, and StarHub is now geared to handle the current and future traffic needs of its subscribers. What’s more, there is no need to invest substantial amounts of money to build capacity to handle the increased data throughput. It’s really thanks to this innovative software offering from Nokia Siemens Networks that routes 3G data traffic effectively, improving the user experience while reducing capital and operating expenses,” said Peter Cook, Vice-President of Integrated Network Engineering, StarHub.

Nokia Siemens Networks has expanded the network capacity by implementing a flat network architecture, using its Direct Tunnel* solution. This expansion will strengthen StarHub’s HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access)-based wireless broadband service, which offers speeds of 21 Mbps and beyond.

Added Lars Biese, Head of Asia South, Nokia Siemens Networks, “We are continually looking for ways to help our customer improve the end-user experience, while they improve their own efficiency. Our packet core solutions have helped StarHub achieve its capacity expansion goal and enhance the end user experience. In addition, the implementation of flat network architecture allows StarHub to make the most of this investment, by also preparing its network for the future.”

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*Note to editors:

Direct Tunneling allows user data traffic to bypass the Serving Gateway Support Node (SGSN), which, in traditional packet core setups, is responsible for both signaling and routing user data. When user data bypasses the SGSN, it reduces the load on the SGSN capacity and lowers transmission network costs. Further, with Nokia Siemens Networks as StarHub’s incumbent packet core solution vendor, the Direct Tunneling functionality is a mere software upgrade for the operator.

Nokia Siemens Networks is the innovation leader in packet core solutions with its industry-leading Direct Tunnel, an important step towards the flat architecture of LTE. As part of its Mobile Broadband Internet Access offering, the company has driven the development of Direct Tunnel technology from standardization right up to the delivery of the industry’s first commercial solution in 2007. In fact, today Nokia Siemens Networks has over 40 3GPP compliant Direct Tunnel deployments underway, with more than 15 of these in commercial use.

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