HSPA+ upgrade for Thailand’s state operator

Details: James Barton; Category: Wireless Networks; 12 April 2012; 8495 views

Thailand’s state-owned operator TOT is upgrading its 3G networks to HSPA+, which will improve mobile broadband services for its 7.2 million subscribers...

Thailand’s state-owned operator TOT is upgrading its 3G networks to HSPA+, which will improve mobile broadband services for its 7.2 million subscribers. The upgrade, implemented by Nokia Siemens Networks, will also allow download speeds of up to 42 Mbps, compared to current speeds of 7.2 Mbps.

“The Thai mobile market is extremely competitive, so we always need to ensure we are well ahead of the curve. With demand for data skyrocketing and operators looking to venture into the 3G space, we knew this was the right time to upgrade our 3G network,” said Monchai Noosong, acting president at TOT.

“As smartphones become more common also in Thailand and people start using data heavy applications on them, it is important that the mobile broadband networks can manage the capacity needs and provide enjoyable customer experience, said Krittika Mahattanakul, head of Asia North, Asia Pacific region at Nokia Siemens Networks. “TOT is ensuring this by upgrading its network to HSPA+ early on.”

The TOT network, including GSM and 3G, will be monitored and optimized by the Nokia Siemens Networks NetAct network management system. The upgrade will be ready by April 2012.