Huawei Technologies today claimed successful completion of largest-ever live network upgrade for Telefónica O2 Germany.  

Apart from deploying SingleRAN solution for GSM/UMTS converged network in the southern region of Germany for O2, Huawei will also deliver additional 3,000 base stations.

 “It’s a great achievement. 494 days after signing the contract we reached the most important milestone with the biggest swap project in the O2 history,” says Mr. Manfred Kickartz, vice president of Network Region South of Telefónica O2 Germany.  “That was fantastic teamwork. Thank you all for that absolutely extraordinary performance.”

“The successful completion of Germany’s largest ever network upgrade reflects our strong capability in delivery,” says Mr. Walter Haas, CTO Huawei Germany. “Our advanced SingleRAN solution enables the operator to simplify the radio access network unifying both GSM and UMTS functionalities. This state-of-the-art network will be significantly enhanced in coverage quality and able to meet the operator’s demands for increased data traffic.”