LONDON, SWINDON, U.K., - Feb. 7, 2007 - NEC Corporation, a
leading provider of 3G infrastructure and handsets, internet,
broadband network and enterprise business solutions and Ubiquisys
Ltd., the developer of residential 3G access points (femtocells),
today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver femtocell
solutions worldwide.
NEC will offer the Ubiquisys ZoneGate femtocell as part of its
3G Home Gateway Solutions portfolio. The Ubiquisys femtocell is a
small ‘zero-touch’ plug-and-play 3G access point that uses a mobile
subscriber’s xDSL connection to transport voice and data calls to
the 3G core network using a range of standards based
interfaces.
The partnership solution enables mobile operators to drive
fixed-mobile convergence services, increase their 3G coverage in
homes, and improve customer loyalty by taking control of the
gateway of the networked home, allowing further bundling of premium
services.
“NEC’s 3G offering is about providing best of breed technology
that will help drive new revenue streams for our customers,” said
Tadatoshi Fujiwara, General Manager of Mobile Network Solutions
Division, NEC. “The Ubiquisys femtocell access point cuts the cost
of 3G deployment and call provision, and enables operators to offer
aggressive, home-zone packages which drive fixed-mobile
substitution and reduce churn, helping to lock-in users and even
entire families. We look forward to working with Ubiquisys to help
operators deliver the advantages of this exciting new technology to
millions of users worldwide.”
“The adoption of mass-market femtocell technology by an
established and leading 3G infrastructure vendor such as NEC
reflects the growing significance of a reliable 3G home coverage to
mobile operators,” said Chris Gilbert, CEO of Ubiquisys. “NEC has
selected our standards-based solution because it recognises the
reliability, flexibility and scale economies implied by such an
approach. We’re delighted to be working with NEC to help its
customers improve user experience and drive the uptake of
value-added services.”
NEC at 3GSM 2007 (NEC Stand: Hall 8, Booth 8A125)
At 3GSM 2007 in Barcelona, Spain from February 12 to 15, NEC will
present its unique breadth of mobile, fixed, broadband and
broadcasting network solutions, combined with its technical
strength in IT. This exciting exhibit will demonstrate NEC’s
innovative solutions and services, and how they can help service
providers around the world to rise to customers’ challenges, meet
end-user needs, provide added-value products and services, stay one
step ahead of their competitor’s through technological advantage,
drive their businesses forward, and increase their bottom line. NEC
will show the world a glimpse of tomorrow’s technological promise,
and invites you to come and witness for yourself how NEC can make
your business “Go Further.”
Don’t miss the keynote of NEC’s President Kaoru Yano, on
“Redefining Vendors for Future Success” (Thursday, February 15,
2007, 9:10am - 10:50am)
Please visit NEC’s 3GSM 2007 home page at http://www.nec.com/3gsm2007/
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) is one of the world's leading
providers of internet, broadband network and enterprise business
solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse
and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in
the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by
integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by
providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics
Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people
worldwide.
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About Ubiquisys Ltd
Ubiquisys is a privately owned communications company formed in
2004 to bring the ground breaking ZoneGate femtocell technology to
market. The ZoneGate access point is a small plug-and-play device
that simply and seamlessly connects to a user's broadband gateway
or becomes an integrated module as part of a comprehensive
residential gateway device. The system is network connectivity
agnostic, supporting multiple interfaces to the operator’s core
network. The ZoneGate access point is remotely managed and updated
using standard TR-069 management systems. ZoneGate enables mobile
operators to extend 3G coverage in an extremely targeted way,
reduce deployment costs, generate new revenue streams and speed up
fixed-mobile substitution. For more information, visit www.ubiquisys.com