Nokia is providing a nationwide TETRA professional mobile radio system with end-to-end IP data functionality network to Tunisian TV broadcaster L'Office National de Télédiffusion (ONT), the country's sole TETRA licence holder.
The deal represents a nationwide expansion of the ONT's existing TETRA network in Tunis, also supplied by Nokia. Deliveries have already begun and the system is expected to be operational by the end of 2002.
ONT is the national TV broadcaster in Tunisia and diversified into the TETRA market to support the 2001 Mediteranean Games which were held in the city. The TETRA services have been used since then by several kinds of professional users such as transportation and utilities.
Nokia is the world's leading supplier of TETRA networks and terminals, offering the most modern scaleable digital radio communication solutions using IP technology for public safety organizations and other professional users. Special features include: top-class communication security, fast network-wide group calls, sophisticated emergency call functionality, prioritized calls, advanced messaging and data communication services, including IP packet data.
"The first TETRA network in North Africa was supplied to ONT by Nokia and implemented in 2001 to support the Mediteranean Games in Tunis. We are extremely pleased to continue to support ONT in developing TETRA services including IP value added applications, " said Benoit Loth, Senior Account Manager, Nokia.
Nokia has a proven track record in delivering multiswitch TETRA networks capable of providing all TETRA services uniformly countrywide. The open interfaces of Nokia TETRA solutions enable seamless integration to command and control systems.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
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