The USA CDMA network, Verizon Wireless has signed a multi-year agreement with Nortel Networks estimated to be worth US$1 billion for wireless infrastructure technology, including expansion and upgrade equipment for its CDMA2000 1X voice and data network.
Under this new agreement, Verizon Wireless plans to deploy expansion and upgrade CDMA2000 1X radio base stations, switching, Passport Internet Protocol (IP) platforms, and other related equipment from Nortel Networks in key markets including San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Detroit, Atlanta and Cleveland. The agreement also includes a new market build-out and deployment of CDMA2000 1X technology in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Nortel Networks solutions will also support Verizon Wireless' plans to offer Wi-Fi (802.11b) service, providing connections between the Verizon Wireless wide area network (WAN) and 'hot spots' across the country. Nortel Networks has been providing wireless equipment to Verizon Wireless and its predecessor companies since 1996. For example, earlier this year, Verizon Wireless selected Nortel Networks to provide CDMA2000 1X infrastructure in Georgia and Alabama.
Nortel Networks also supplied Verizon Wireless with CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology in San Diego. Verizon Wireless plans to make CDMA2000 1xEV-DO service commercially available in San Diego later this year."
Posted to the site on 4th September 2003
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