Nokia Siemens Networks’ MMS solution allows Telefonica O2 Europe to continue its exciting portfolio of MMS services generating new revenues. The users of MMS-capable phones can send messages combining text, images, graphics and sound in a single rich message directly to other MMS terminals, e-mail addresses or even non-MMS capable phones.

Under the agreement, Nokia Siemens Networks will continue to provide and integrate an end-to-end MMS solution, including Nokia Siemens Networks’ Multimedia MMS Center (MMSC), Profile Server and Multimedia Application Gateway. Nokia Siemens Networks will also provide MMS support and maintenance services, and the networks will be managed by the multi-vendor, multi-technology Nokia Siemens Networks NetAct™ network and service management system.

“Our decision to extend the existing agreement reflects our satisfaction with Nokia Siemens Networks’ MMS solution and support services. We look forward to continuing our success in the MMS market and building our relationship with Nokia Siemens Networks”, says Andrew Tobin, Head of Messaging, Telefónica O2, in the UK.

“Nokia Siemens Networks is pleased to extend and renew the successful cooperation in MMS technology with Telefonica O2 Europe and we are proud to support their MMS leadership in the market. Our in-depth understanding of networks combined with our parent company’s profound knowledge of mobile devices gives us the advantage of covering the whole messaging chain,” says Richard Kitts, Head of customer business team Telefónica O2 Europe, Nokia Siemens Networks.

About Telefónica O2 Europe

Telefónica O2 Europe comprises mobile network operators in the UK, Ireland and Slovakia, along with integrated fixed/mobile businesses in Germany and the Czech Republic - all of which use 'O2' as their consumer brand. Telefónica O2 Europe also owns 50% of the Tesco Mobile and Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture businesses in the UK and Germany respectively as well as having 100% ownership of Be, a leading UK fixed broadband provider. In addition, the group includes the Isle of Man fixed/mobile operator, Manx Telecom.

Telefónica O2 Europe, part of the Telefónica group, is headquartered in Slough, UK, and has more than 38 million mobile and fixed customers.