NCC Secures Another Order for 3G Build-out in Sweden

NCC Telecom has signed a contract with 3G Infrastructure Services (3GIS) regarding the construction of 3G base stations. Under the agreement, NCC will build at least 300 base stations in Sweden. The contract also includes an option to build additional base stations in Sweden up to the end of 2003. NCC has previously signed an agreement with Tele2 regarding an early phase of 3G infrastructure build-out in Sweden.

The agreement with 3GIS covers project management, site procurement, project design, construction and installation. Work has already begun. The parties have agreed not to divulge the value of the order. 3G Infrastructure Services is owned by Hi3G and Europolitan Vodafone and will build the shared elements of their respective 3G networks."

Posted to the site on 24th October 2001