Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom is expanding the capacity of its GSM network to more than 7.5 million subscribers using core and access technology from Nortel Networks. Under agreements signed in June and August 2003 and collectively estimated at US$64 million, Nortel Networks is deploying radio, core switching and intelligent network equipment for Chunghwa Telecom to support GSM/GPRS wireless voice and data services with carrier-grade network reliability.
The agreements also include upgraded system software that will help position Chunghwa Telecom to drive new revenue opportunities through delivery of advanced wireless services.
"Nortel Networks GSM wireless infrastructure technology will enable us to increase our network traffic handling capacity and allow us to accommodate accelerating subscriber growth in Taiwan," said Chin-Yi Yue, vice president, Chunghwa Telecom. "The upgrade will improve radio frequency (RF) coverage, prepare for seamless 2G/3G interworking, and provide a platform for new revenue-generating services like Personalized-Ring Back Tone, Prepaid Short Message Service, and others."
"We are pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with Chunghwa Telecom," said Jackson Wu, managing director, Taiwan, Nortel Networks. "Nortel Networks built the initial GSM mobile network for Chunghwa Telecom in 1994. Nortel Networks technology is designed to position leading operators like Chunghwa Telecom to meet growing subscriber demand and to lay the foundation for next generation data opportunities."
Posted to the site on 1st October 2003
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