Nokia Siemens Networks, Telefónica O2 Europe extend MMS deal

Nokia Siemens Networks and Telefónica O2 Europe have extended their existing frame agreement on multimedia messaging (MMS) for Telefónica O2’s operations in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Germany.

This 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.

“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,” said Richard Kitts, Head of customer business team Telefónica O2 Europe, Nokia Siemens Networks.

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 100% 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 mln mobile and fixed customers.