More than 50 new base stations and booster technology for DNA’s 3G network

Network expansions in the Uusimaa region

New base stations have been built for example in Askola's Monninkylä, Hyvinkää's Sahanmäki and Inkoo's Bågaskär. Newly built 3G base stations also cover Savirunninkatu in Kerava and Rajontie in Kirkkonummi, as well as Porvoo's Pirttisaari and Pornainen's Juornaa. In addition, the 3G network has been expanded in Sipoo's Talma, Siuntio's Vikträsk and Tuusula's Myllykylä.

Network expansions in the Helsinki metropolitan area

New base stations have been built for example in the following locations in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa: Espoo's Keilaniementie and Keilalampi; Aleksis Kiven katu, Kangasvuokontie, Pihkatie, Itälahdenkatu, Klaavuntie, Hietalahdenkatu and the Arabia shopping centre in Helsinki; and in Vantaa, Niittytie, Jaakonkatu and Hakamäenkuja as well as Ikea.

Network expansions in the Ostrobothnia region

In the Ostrobothnia region, new 3G base stations have been erected in downtown Korsnäs, as well as Siipyy in Kristiinankaupunki, and Köklot in Mustasaari. One base station has also been built in Kurikka's Lehtivuori, located in the Southern Ostrobothnia region.

Expansions in the Tavastia Proper region

Tavastia Proper's network coverage has been expanded, particularly in Hämeenlinna, where new base stations have been built for example in the following locations: Katumantie, Vesitie, Hattelmanlanharju, Rinkelinmäki, Turuntie, Miekolammi and Kahilisto. One base station has also been built in Janakkala's Valajärvi.

Expansions in the Kymenlaakso, Lapland, Pirkanmaa, Northern Savonia and Southwest Finland regions

Hamina's Hillo, Tähtitie in Kittilä and Laakakalliontie in Kihniö have received new 3G base stations. Base stations of this type have also been built in Kuopio's Kotasalmi and Lieto's Satiaismäki.

Advanced 3G technology and Mokkula-modem

DNA has become the first Finnish operator, and is among the first in the world, to upgrade to Dual Carrier HSPA+ technology within its 3G network. This is the most significant upgrade of 3G networks in many years, enabling data transfer speeds to multiply in many areas.

The first Finnish dual-carrier base stations were commissioned in mid-April, in the Helsinki Metropolitan Region's DNA network. Around 600 Dual Carrier base stations are now operating in major cities all over Finland. An expansion of 300 new Dual Carrier base stations is planned for this summer.

The new technology is at its most efficient when paired with a new Mokkula-modem. To this end, DNA has launched the MC 545 version of the DNA Mokkula-modem. In Finland, this is currently the only device that uses Dual Carrier technology. It has been shown to enable significantly higher speeds, even in areas where the latest technology has not yet been deployed.

Further information:

Jarkko Laari, Development Manager, DNA Ltd, tel. +358 (0)44 044 4949, jarkko.laari@dna.fi
Ville Partanen, Product Manager, DNA Ltd, tel +358 (0)44 4056, ville.partanen@dna.fi

DNA Corporate Communications: Helena Sukuvaara, Communications Manager, DNA Ltd, tel. +358 (0)44 044 4201, helena.sukuvaara@dna.fi

DNA Ltd is a Finnish telecommunications company providing high-quality, state-of-the-art voice, data and TV services to private customers and corporations. DNA's turnover amounted to EUR 690 million in 2010, while its profit totalled EUR 65 million. DNA has over 3 million mobile communications and fixed-network customer contracts. For further information, please visit www.dna.fi