Press Release

Berlin, Germany September 23, 2008

Nokia Siemens Networks launches mobile future-proof backhaul solution

Nokia Siemens Networks has responded to the challenge of increasing data traffic with the
launch of a microwave transport solution that offers operators a cost effective approach to
upgrading backhaul networks that provides enough headroom to meet current and future
demand.

The Nokia Siemens Networks FlexiHybrid meets the need of operators currently confronting the
challenge of finding a smooth migration path that enables them to move seamlessly from existing
technology to packet-based networks.

FlexiHybrid is a new indoor unit in Nokia Siemens Networks microwave portfolio offering operators
a straightforward, yet future-proof step towards packet transport. The new platform supports both
Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, making it the ideal solution to cope with bursty the erratic and
high volume traffic volumes created by internet applications.

FlexiHybrid is a standards-based solution which ensures the interplay with todays 3G and later 4G
base stations. Support of TDM applications like conventional telephony is ensured - both E1 and
STM-1 interfaces are available. When needed, the FlexiHybrid can be combined with fully packet-
based Carrier Ethernet Transport solution paving the way to an all-packet-based network.

Operators need a solution that supports Super-PDH, hybrid, and fully packet based network archi-
tectures, said Vesa Tykkylainen, Head of Microwave Radio at Nokia Siemens Networks. FlexiHy-
brid is an effective solution, providing high flexibility and integration without added costs.

Flexihybrid helps operators to is easy and cost effective to install. It simply needs to be attached to
the antenna and the base station. Furthermore it minimizes initial CAPEX for network build-out and
enables low-cost logistics, maintenance and sparing of option modules. Existing PDH microwave
radio links and SDH nodes can be upgraded to carry TDM and Ethernet in parallel, allowing traffic
aggregation close to cell sites.

Todays Ethernet technology will allow operators to supply bandwidth in a way that more closely
fits to the customer needs, continued Tykkylainen. It will enable operators to make more money
on their existing assets, save resources and capital expenditure while allow pricing models which
are beneficial to both end-user and operator.

FlexibHybrid will first be displayed in a public interoperability test at the EANTC booth at Carrier
Ethernet World Congress in Berlin.


About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company
provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure so-
lutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals world-
wide. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies
with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

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