Nokia Picks Up Chinese GSM Contract

Nokia has signed a deal worth more than US$33 million for the further expansion and service of the Shanghai branch of China Unicom's GSM network. Deliveries have already begun and the expansion is increasing network capacity to 3.1 million subscribers, providing enhanced coverage and capacity across the Shanghai metropolitan area.

Under the agreement Nokia is supplying its radio-access network infrastructure, the Nokia NetAct network and service management system. Also included are implementation, radio network planning, hardware services, optimization, training and care services.

"This contract marks a significant increase in coverage and capacity for China Unicom Shanghai branch's GSM network and further enhances our long and valued cooperation with it. The deal also highlights Nokia's commitment to China and underlines our position as a leading player in mobile communications in that market." says David Ho, Senior Vice President, Nokia Networks, China."

Posted to the site on 26th September 2003