Telenor Pakistan Extends Nokia and Siemens Contracts

Telenor Pakistan says that it has extended the existing frame agreement on GSM radio network equipment and services with Nokia, until 2009. The network operator also awarded a contratc to Siemens to expand the capacity of its network. The Telenor Pakistan order was awarded to both Siemens and Nokia, and, with a potential total value of US750 million, constitutes one of the largest frame agreements of this type ever awarded in this sector.

Over the 3 year period, Nokia will deliver +2000 base stations and continue to plan, build and manage the radio network. The cooperation aims at increasing Telenor Pakistan's network coverage and capacity in most of Punjab, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan Administered Kashmir and northern regions of Pakistan, including the capital city of Islamabad. The Siemens contract is for planning, supply and implementation of the technologies for the radio network in the south of Pakistan, and to expand and modernize the core network nationwide.

"The continuing co-operation with Nokia enables us to quickly roll-out a high-quality radio network while reducing our operating expenses," says Tore Johnsen, CEO, Telenor Pakistan. "In addition, the Nokia Managed Services are efficient at handling the complexity of the demands that we face in the market as Telenor Pakistan grows at an enormous speed."

Under the agreement, Nokia provides Telenor Pakistan with Nokia's radio and transmission network, including microwave radios. A wide range of services will support the radio network roll-out and operation, including turnkey maintenance services, hardware support services, and services for the deployment of the GSM network, including network planning, site acquisition, civil works and telecom implementation."

Posted to the site on 1st March 2007