Cisco's IP RAN Optimization Solution Deployed by Telefonica Moviles Espana

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Cisco Systems today announced that Telefonica Moviles Espana, the leading mobile operator in Spain, has chosen to deploy Cisco's IP-based RAN (Radio Access Network) optimization solution in their GSM and UMTS networks. This marks the first mobile operator deployment of the Cisco IP RAN optimization solution worldwide. The deployment aims to improve the efficiency of Telefonica Moviles's GSM and 3G backhaul networks, reduce operating expenses, and prepare their network for future broadband radio technologies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Telefonica Moviles Espana, the leading mobile operator in Spain, has selected Cisco's IP-based RAN optimization solution for their GSM and UMTS networks, marking the first mobile operator deployment of the solution worldwide.
  • The Cisco IP RAN optimization solution enables mobile operators to add new radio technologies, such as R99/R4 UMTS and HSDPA, while delivering a common next-generation, efficient, multiservice IP backhaul.
  • The solution includes a Cisco Mobile Wireless Edge Router (MWR) and the Cisco Mobile Wireless Transport Manager (MWTM) to provide full monitoring and optimize, aggregate, and transparently transport mixed-generation voice, data, and video over existing backhaul networks via IP.
  • The deployment is expected to result in a 40 percent efficiency gain, avoiding additional T1/E1 lines and accelerating deployments by making better use of existing backhaul capacity.
  • Telefonica Moviles's deployments will include GSM and 3G cell sites in Madrid and Barcelona, with a focus on optimizing both GSM and 3G across a shared IP backhaul link.
  • The Cisco IP RAN optimization Solution for GSM and 3G networks is available now, and more information about Cisco's complete mobile wireless solutions can be found at www.cisco.com/go/mobile.

Statistics:

  • 40% efficiency gain expected from the Cisco IP RAN optimization solution, avoiding additional T1/E1 lines and accelerating deployments.
  • The Cisco IP RAN optimization solution includes a Cisco Mobile Wireless Edge Router (MWR) and the Cisco Mobile Wireless Transport Manager (MWTM).
  • 100% of Telefonica Moviles's GSM and 3G cell sites in Madrid and Barcelona will be deployed with the Cisco IP RAN optimization solution.
  • The deployment aims to reduce operating expenses (OpEx) associated with leasing backhaul network lines.

Sources:

  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Telefonica Moviles Espana
  • Cisco IP RAN optimization Solution for GSM and 3G networks (available at www.cisco.com/go/mobile)
  • Cisco Mobile Wireless Edge Router (MWR)
  • Cisco Mobile Wireless Transport Manager (MWTM)