Ukraine Network Orders GSM Equipement

Alcatel says that it has signed a multi million Euro contract with UMC (Ukrainian Mobile Communications), the leading mobile operator of Ukraine, to expand its GSM network. The history of the collaboration between Alcatel and UMC started back in 2000 when Alcatel began delivering mobile phones, and by 2002 it equipped UMC's network with a new Call Center based on the Alcatel 4400 solution, followed by two tenders for microwave equipment and SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) systems supplied for UMC's backbone network.

Through this frame agreement, Alcatel will strengthen its relationship with UMC, and supply its Evolium GSM solutions to optimise UMC's existing infrastructures and accelerate the deployment of new generation products and services. Both parties also signed a Services Agreement related to the deployment of this network expansion.

"We are sure that Alcatel's Evolium GSM solution will allow us to continue to enlarge the coverage and provide services of the highest quality. The number of UMC subscribers increased by 64.7% last year and we foresee further increase of subscribers' base in 2003 " declared Mr.E.Franke, CEO of UMC."

Posted to the site on 3rd March 2003