ZTE Inks Contract with Viettel to Build UMTS Network in Vietnam

ZTE Corp. says that it has partnered with Vietnam's Viettel to build a UMTS network in the country by providing ZTE's SDR (Soft Defined Radio) solutions to support the network. By successfully bidding on part of Viettel's UMTS tender, ZTE says that it gained 20% share of the Viettel's contract.

The network deployment is expected to be completed by September 2009.

"ZTE's partnership with Viettel to build its UMTS network in Vietnam lays a concrete foundation for our long-term cooperation with Viettel," said Qian Qiang, General Manager of South East Asia, ZTE Corporation. "This agreement also further solidifies Viettel's leading edge in the mobile communications industry, including its fast business development in 3G network, enhancement of customer satisfaction and strong competitiveness to meet market demand," added Mr. Qian.

Financial details were not disclosed.

Posted to the site on 9th June 2009