Mobile and broadband operator 3 have teamed up with Nokia Siemens Networks in a €30 million deal that will see a national rollout of high speed broadband access. The recently signed deal brings 3's total investment in its Irish network to €530 million. The company also announced its plans to switch on 7.2 Mbps per second technology in the Munster region in the coming weeks targeting both Cork and Limerick as high usage areas for broadband.

The Nokia Siemens Networks upgrade programme will give 3's customers across the country access to high-speed broadband. Under the three-year contract 3 has already started to upgrade its network to Nokia Siemens Networks equipment - an energy-efficient 3G connectivity solution, bringing 3 both environmental and operational benefits. In addition to the consumer benefits, this advanced solution, featuring the market leading Flexi Base Stations, also provides significant power savings of up to 70%.

Commenting on the announcement, Robert Finnegan, Chief Executive of 3 said, "This strategic agreement with Nokia Siemens Networks reinforces our position as the leading mobile broadband network and 3's commitment to deploying the very best technologies available. 3 has constantly challenged the established broadband providers to up their game and we're already seeing huge changes in the market place – mobile broadband connections are growing far faster than fixed line and we believe Ireland will be at the forefront of mobile replacing fixed line altogether, much like the trend we're seeing in the voice market.

Sampsa Lahtinen, Head of West Europe at Nokia Siemens Networks, added, "We are very pleased to extend and consolidate our partnership with this important agreement. We are also glad that our innovative solutions which simplify mobile networks, like the Flexi Base Station and Internet-HSPA, will provide Irish consumers with a fast, reliable broadband experience".

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