Finnland: Nokia testet UMA in einem Pilotprojekt
27/07/2006 20:44
Der Systemlieferant und Hndyhersteller Nokia startet
in Finnland einen FMC Feldversuch basierend auf der
UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) Technologie. Darunter
Versteht man den nahtlosen übergang zwischen zwei
Übertragungsmedien ("seamless handover"). Im
konkreten Fall bedeutet dies, daß 50 Haushalte in der
Stadt Oulu Nokia 6136 Geräte erhalten, mit diesem zu
Hause über WLAN VoIP nutzen können. Wenn sie sich bei
einem laufenden Gespräch aus dem WLAN Empfangsbereich
entfernen, wechselt das Handy automatisch auf GSM,
ohne daß das Gespräch abbricht. Der umgekehrte Fall
ist ebenso gut möglich.
Pressemitteilung:
Nokia's first public UMA pilot over WLAN is underway in Oulu, Finland
July 27, 2006
Espoo, Finland - Nokia started its very first public Unlicensed Mobile Access pilot over Wireless LAN in the city of Oulu last week. This live trial will last at least two months and is being conducted under real life surroundings and conditions. Fifty families from the city of Oulu will be trying and testing the functionalities of this new technology with the help of a brand new Nokia 6136 mobile device.
The Nokia 6136 was among the first Nokia mobile phones to offer UMA capabilities. This distinctive device integrates UMA technology to allow for seamless handover of voice and data connections between GSM cellular and WLAN networks. In other words, it combines the benefits of mobile and fixed landline through voice over WLAN.
"UMA technology truly brings simplicity in the usage of voice over IP," says Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones R&D, Nokia. "This pilot project is an important step forward in bringing functional UMA technology to the mass market. Both operators and consumers will be able to garner the benefits of this new technology."
UMA technology makes it possible for users to seamlessly roam and handover between local area networks and wide area networks using the same dual-mode device. Instead of constantly communicating with a base station, UMA allows the phone to also make calls through WLAN internet networks. In turn, this will also make it easier and cheaper for operators to expand their area coverage by implementing WLAN hotspots instead of costly base stations.
The pilot project is a joint cooperation between Nokia, the DNA/Finnet group and the City of Oulu. The City of Oulu announced the Pan Oulu project last year which enables its citizens to receive free WLAN internet via hotspots around the city. These hotspot areas around the downtown area of Oulu will be a great way to assess the way UMA works in a constantly changing environment like WLAN.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia, Mobile Phones
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Tel. +358 7180 45748
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Tel. +358 7180 34900
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Nokia's first public UMA pilot over WLAN is underway in Oulu, Finland
July 27, 2006
Espoo, Finland - Nokia started its very first public Unlicensed Mobile Access pilot over Wireless LAN in the city of Oulu last week. This live trial will last at least two months and is being conducted under real life surroundings and conditions. Fifty families from the city of Oulu will be trying and testing the functionalities of this new technology with the help of a brand new Nokia 6136 mobile device.
The Nokia 6136 was among the first Nokia mobile phones to offer UMA capabilities. This distinctive device integrates UMA technology to allow for seamless handover of voice and data connections between GSM cellular and WLAN networks. In other words, it combines the benefits of mobile and fixed landline through voice over WLAN.
"UMA technology truly brings simplicity in the usage of voice over IP," says Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones R&D, Nokia. "This pilot project is an important step forward in bringing functional UMA technology to the mass market. Both operators and consumers will be able to garner the benefits of this new technology."
UMA technology makes it possible for users to seamlessly roam and handover between local area networks and wide area networks using the same dual-mode device. Instead of constantly communicating with a base station, UMA allows the phone to also make calls through WLAN internet networks. In turn, this will also make it easier and cheaper for operators to expand their area coverage by implementing WLAN hotspots instead of costly base stations.
The pilot project is a joint cooperation between Nokia, the DNA/Finnet group and the City of Oulu. The City of Oulu announced the Pan Oulu project last year which enables its citizens to receive free WLAN internet via hotspots around the city. These hotspot areas around the downtown area of Oulu will be a great way to assess the way UMA works in a constantly changing environment like WLAN.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia, Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 45748
Nokia
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
E-mail: press.office@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
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