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August 2003 - Chinese operator Jiangxi MCC has concluded
an agreement with Nokia for the expansion of its GSM
network. The deal, valued at over 65 million USD, covers
a full range of Nokia network equipment to meet expected
increases in demand for mobile voice capacity and improved
SMS text messaging service.
Under
the agreement, Nokia will supply its core and radio-access
network infrastructure, a Nokia Short Message Service
Center, the Nokia NetAct(TM) network and service management
system. Also included are implementation, radio network
planning and optimization, and care services including
software maintenance.
Deliveries
have already begun with the aim of bringing the new
capacity into use as soon as possible.
"After
eight years of close co-operation with Jiangxi MCC,
we feel our relationship is stronger than ever," says
David Ho, Senior Vice President, Nokia Networks, China.
"We are pleased to continue as the main supplier to
Jiangxi MCC as it expands and enhances its network,
and we look forward to satisfying its needs in the future."
Jiangxi
MCC is a subsidiary of China Mobile (CMCC), the largest
GSM operator in the world. Jiangxi MCC has a dominant
market position in Jiangxi province with several million
subscribers.
Nokia
is committed to long-term development and preferred
partnership in China. With innovative technology, Nokia
has continuously strengthened its market position in
China as a leading supplier of mobile and broadband
network systems and mobile phones. China is an important
part of Nokia's global manufacturing and R&D networks.
In China, Nokia is the largest exporter in the mobile
telecommunications industry. Nokia has established more
than fifty offices and two R&D centers, with over 4,700
employees in China.
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