Brazilian Network Launches Fixed LTE Network

SKY, the largest cable and satellite TV operator in Brazil has launched its LTE network, covering Brasília city. The network was supplied by Nokia Siemens Networks.

The company plans to roll out services to new customers in other cities of Brazil, and other countries in Latin America, in the future.

Under the three-year contract, Nokia Siemens Networks has provided the TD-LTE radio network based on its Flexi Multiradio Base Station. The company has also provided its FlexiPacket Microwave transport platform and Evolved Packet Core (EPC), which is part of its Liquid Core architecture. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks has provided its CPEi-lte 7212, a wireless router built for indoor use that provides fixed wireless connectivity to TD-LTE services via WiFi or Ethernet.

Nokia Siemens Networks has also provided its NetAct network management system to provide consolidated configuration, monitoring and network optimization.

Financial terms were not disclosed.