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<h1>Benefits of having Nokia Base Station Subsystem and Network
Switching Subsystem (NSS)</h1>

<p>There are several benefits of having both Nokia Base Station
Subsystem (BSS) and Network Switching Subsystem (NSS) in the same GSM network.
For example, Nokia NetAct can handle the whole Nokia GSM and GPRS Core networks,
resulting in operational costs reduction and overall cost-efficiency. All
Nokia network elements are compatible with each other; their features are
also designed to support each other. This becomes more and more important
with the advanced GSM features, such as data services. For more information
on network interworking, see <a href="NED?action=retrieve&amp;identifier=dn02229384&amp;edition=2&amp;language=en&amp;coverage=global&amp;encoding=xhtml_1_0&amp;component=data&amp;item=data&amp;pointer=ned_top#ned_top" onclick="sync(this);return true" shape="rect">Nokia Base Station Subsystem Compatibility
with other NSSs and GPRS Core networks</a>.</p>


<p>Substantial savings can be made when using Nokia equipment
throughout the network. Firstly, common components and spare parts can be
used in several Nokia equipment. Secondly, uniform platforms and software
reduce the efforts in employee training and make the network easier to operate.
Thirdly, the Nokia network is very flexible in operations and planning as
expansions are made when needed. The network investments are also made only
according to real requirements.</p>


<p>The Nokia network also saves in site costs. For example,
the compact Nokia equipment enables the use of small sites, optimising the
site usage. Due to many system solutions that enhance the coverage and capacity
of traditional BSS sites with Nokia equipment, less sites are needed.</p>
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