Nokia and Nordic Telecom have launched the world's first Mission Critical Communication (MCC) LTE network in the 410-430 MHz frequency band. With Nokia's hardware, software and turnkey solutions, Czech operator Nordic Telecom will be able to accelerate the adoption of wireless technology for public safety and disaster relief.
The new LTE network will provide real-time information and video to subscribers in case of emergencies when other means of communication may not be available, which is critical for prompt assistance and quick decision making. In addition to high security, high data rate and low latency, the low broadcast frequency of the MCC-enabled LTE network provides the highest coverage area and efficient signal penetration into buildings and basements.
The recently cleared and opened frequencies in the 410-430 MHz band for telecom operators can very effectively serve as a platform for the organization of MCC, also called PPDR (Public Protection and Disaster Relief - Public Protection and Disaster Relief) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in Europe. Accelerated and ubiquitous adoption of LTE for mission-critical communications and mobile broadband applications is on the horizon, according to Nokia and Nordic Telecom.
Jan Kornei, Investment Manager at Nordic Telecom, commented on the network launch: “As pioneers in this field, we are looking forward to proving to the market that next generation MCC services can be effectively delivered over LTE networks. We are very pleased to announce our partnership with Nokia, which has provided us with a completely secure and future-proof solution, a dedicated local team, technical advice and professional support.”
Ales Vozenilek, Head of Nokia Country Office in the Czech Republic: “LTE's superior capacity and throughput will enable users to use various services such as live video for better situational awareness and faster decision making. Advanced traffic prioritization mechanisms ensure high availability and security of mission-critical services. Our technologies will bring a new segment of services to the market, opening up cooperation in an ecosystem of mission-critical communications networks.”
During the project, Nokia installed its LTE radio equipment, IP networking technologies, Dense Wavelength Division Multiplex (DWDM) technologies, and application solutions such as Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPPT) for group communications.
Source: 3dnews.ru