Nokia Signs Global 3G Agreement

Nokia and Cable & Wireless have signed an International Frame Agreement for the supply of GSM and WCDMA 3G radio and core networks. Cable & Wireless is a new mobile network customer for Nokia. Cable and Wireless operates in 34 countries across the globe. This agreement will help increase Cable and Wireless' coverage, capacity and quality in key markets.

The deal covers radio networks, including the Nokia HSDPA solution; core networks, including the 3GPP release 4 compliant Nokia mobile softswitch; and services, including the unique multitechnology Nokia NetAct solution, which supports both 2G and 3G networks.

"Our aim is to offer the very latest mobile multimedia services to our customers. We chose Nokia on the strength of its technology offering and ability to support us globally," says Francis Mount, Chief Technology Officer, Cable & Wireless International Businesses.

"Nokia is delighted to be signing an International Frame Agreement with Cable & Wireless," says Peter K

Posted to the site on 17th February 2006