China Mobile has selected Motorola's Global Telecom Solutions Sector (GTSS) to expand its GSM network and improve data services for users in Beijing and 13 important provinces of China. The contract is worth about US$510 million. The expansion will prepare CMCC for the coming evolution to 3G by upgrading its GSM/GPRS network and enhancing the transmission of wireless data to users through an improved GPRS offering.
It will also allow China Mobile to meet Chinese users' fast-rising demand for access to high quality mobile and data services. The expansion, scheduled for completion by the end of 2004, will enable the operator to increase subscriber capacity by up to 10.5 million users. The networks for Beijing and 13 important provinces will be expanded.
The contract marks a new level of cooperation between CMCC and Motorola, which have worked closely together since the initial development of mobile services in China.
"As we experience phenomenally high subscriber growth, it is vital for us to not only build enough capacity to sign up those new customers but to continue providing users with high-quality mobile services using equipment that allows us to enjoy revenue benefits now. We decided to continue and deepen our working relationship with Motorola because its solutions allow us to take advantage of the current market situation while positioning our networks for an easy transition to the next generation of mobile technology when it is adopted in China," said Zhen.
According to Rueybin Kao, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola GTSS Greater China: "CMCC, as the largest mobile operator in the world, has again turned to Motorola because of our innovative and reliable track record in this vital market. Providing expansion for GSM networks and GPRS capabilities in Beijing and 13 provinces is a significant task that Motorola is well qualified to undertake, thanks to our long-standing presence in China, deep knowledge of CMCC and technological know-how."
Posted to the site on 15th January 2004
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