Bouygues Telecom selects ip.access nanoGSM
17th February 2010 17:43:33
Bouygues Telecom has selected picocell developer ip.access to provide 2G devices for its business clients across France.
The femtocell vendor's nanoGSM picocell will be used to enhance indoor mobile coverage in areas where there are high levels of network traffic.
Ip.access' track record and its high-speed EDGE connectivity were picked out as determining factors in Bouygues' selection.
Commenting on the new agreement, the telecom company's Sebastian Racu, who is in charge of its picocell programme, underlined the reliability of the nanoGSM.
He said: "The ip.access nanoGSM system met all our requirements when we assessed the various solutions on the market.
"NanoGSM's reliability, together with its rapid and seamless integration with our existing core network assets was confirmed during the trial period and the first site deployments."
The announcement comes not long after Irish telecoms operator Meteor indicated that it would also be taking a closer look at femtocell technology to enhance its 3G network coverage, particularly in areas with poor signal coverage.
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