T-Mobile and 3 UK, part of the Mobile Broadband Network Ltd. (MBNL), have recently chosen Nokia Siemens as its technology partner for an integrated 3G Network

In an effort to improve things for its customers and at the same time save money and boost environmental benefits the MBNL will be using Nokia Siemens Networks to provide a network consolidation solution.

The operators are looking to use their new supplier of 3G radio access network infrastructure to consolidate their 3G radio access network under MBNL. This will bring in the largest 3G network in the UK and by the end of 2009 will offer coverage for almost everyone in the country. The initial site was set up early in February and after that Bradford and Leeds completed a successful pilot confirming that the network consolidation technology achieved the desired result which was mainly on achieving 3G coverage throughout the UK

The Technology Director at T-Mobile UK, Emin Gurdenli stated “We are now moving ahead with the large scale consolidation of cell sites. A key objective was to ensure that we achieve scale and integrate quickly and smoothly, minimizing costs whilst quickly expanding coverage so as to enable a much improved service experience for our growing number of mobile internet and broadband customers. We believe that with Nokia Siemens Networks as our principal technology partner, MBNL will deliver on its objective of creating what will be Europe’s largest HSDPA network in record timescales.”

When asked, Graham Baxter, Chief Technology Officer for 3 UK, said: “High-speed mobile broadband is going to be a key enabler for both consumers and businesses looking for convenient access to Internet-based services wherever they are. This innovative network collaboration agreement will help to accelerate the adoption of new services in a timescale each of us could not have achieved on our own. It also enables us to cost effectively meet customer demand for wider coverage, faster speeds and greater capacity that is starting to arise as mobile devices become the most cost-effective and convenient route to access the Internet.”