Huawei Wins Network Management Contract in Spain

­The Spanish operator Jazztel and Huawei have announced a framework agreement for the expansion of the operator's network. The agreement also contemplates data network and transmission network expansion, as well as the deployment of softswitch equipment.

Jazztel has also awarded Huawei a renewable five-year outsourcing contract for the management and operation of its network. Under the terms of the agreement, Huawei will assume full responsibility of network operation activities such as 24x7 network monitoring and operation, field maintenance, multivendor network technical support, and spare parts management.

According to José Miguel García, CEO of Jazztel, "this agreement will allow us to sustain the continuous growth of our business and maintain our leadership in terms of innovation and quality of service. We renovate our confidence in Huawei not only as our main technology provider, but as a partner in one of the main pillars of our business".

The relationship between Jazztel and Huawei dates back to year 2005, when Jazztel awarded Huawei the deployment of the first functional NGN network in Spain.

No financial details were provided.

Posted to the site on 12th November 2009