Nokia Extends Taiwan 3G Contract

Nokia says that it has extended its existing, exclusive WCDMA network frame agreement with Taiwan Mobile (TWM) to cover HSDPA and the new Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station. Nokia continues as the sole supplier of the WCDMA 3G network for TWM. Nokia will provide TWM with circuit core network expansion, expand the operator's radio network with 3,000 base stations, and upgrade the network software with HSDPA.

Nokia will also optimize the network for TWM. The network continues to be supported by Nokia NetAct network and service management solution.

"As the first wireless operator to launch 3G services using WCDMA 3G technology in Taiwan, Taiwan Mobile is pleased to continue our cooperation with Nokia to constantly improve our network capability and keep abreast of mobile technology developments for offering the most customer-centric solutions and services," says Harvey Chang, President and CEO, Taiwan Mobile. "We value our relationship with Nokia and see this as a win-win situation for both companies."

The Mobile World subscriber database notes that Taiwan Mobile ended the first half of this year with a little under 5.7 million GSM customers - and just over 435,000 3G subscribers."

Posted to the site on 28th September 2006