Network sharing

Reduce the total cost of network ownership

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Overview
Features and benefits

The popularity of mobile communications is evidenced by its 5 billion plus unique subscribers worldwide, most of whom use it without a thought for the complex technology and business set-up necessary to support it. For operators the industry can be very rewarding; equally it can be very challenging. While traffic has grown significantly, operator revenues have not grown in unison. Network sharing is not only a qualified approach in helping to mitigate some of the challenges operators face, it is also quantified. Managed well, network sharing can help reduce costs, maximize efficiency while increasing competitiveness and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Single RAN Advanced

Managed Services

Customer cases

Nokia deployed the World’s first shared network, the World’s largest shared network and the World’s most advanced shared network. If you’re considering network sharing as a strategy; why not come and talk with us?

Nokia has always been at the forefront of network sharing. Our pioneering approach meant that we supplied the world’s:

first commercial shared network
largest commercial shared network
only commercial GSM-WCDMA-LTE MOCN

As a result, we are the preferred partner for many of the existing commercial shared networks, which draw on our wealth of experience implementing and managing shared networks.

Highlights

Reduce costs and expand your network

Many operators – even fierce competitors – either have or are considering network sharing as a means to reduce their costs, expand their networks and achieve an efficient and effective roll-out of new technologies.

Significant cost savings

The potential cost savings in network sharing cases will vary dependent on the exact implementation, however it can be up to 40%.

Full service model

Nokia can help design, build and where necessary operate and maintain shared networks as well as help in developing an appropriate business model.

Solutions for all Radio Access

We offer network sharing solutions for all Radio Access Technologies using all approaches, from Passive Sharing to Active RAN Sharing (MOBSS, MORAN and MOCN).

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Two or more operators share the network infrastructure in order to improve economies of scale. Typically radio access network, cell sites and backhaul transport is shared, but core network equipment remains dedicated to each operator
In cases where two existing mobile networks are consolidated, either as a result of merger or acquisition, networks consolidation usually results in improved coverage and ultimately reduced costs

Similarly, the costs associated with the deployment and subsequent running costs of a new network or technology layer that is shared will be significantly less, compared to the costs of separate network entities
Network sharing improves time to market for the deployment of new networks and technologies, increasing competitive edge

Better coverage generally leads to enhanced customer satisfaction and increases customer acquisition and retention rates
Additionally, the outsourcing of network operations through Managed Services, enabling enhanced customer focus and business success