Nokia To Supply WCDMA 3G Network To Cosmote In Greece

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Finland's Nokia said Thursday it has signed a contract with Cosmote Mobile Communications in Greece for the supply of a third generation WCDMA radio network.

With this 3G deal Nokia, a long-term GSM infrastructure supplier to Cosmote, further cements its role in the development of Cosmote's mobile networks in Greece and elsewhere in the Balkans, the company said.

Under the agreement, Nokia delivers WCDMA 3G radio access network infrastructure, and an extensive range of services including delivery, implementation, project management and care, as well as other support services.

Cosmote, a member of the OTE group, started commercial operations in Greece in April 1998. Currently it has over 4 million customers in Greece.

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Posted to the site on 9th February 2006