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12th May 2004 - Nokia has been chosen by Polkomtel
S.A. to supply and deploy the initial phase of its 3G
network deployment in Poland, under amendments to the
two companies' existing contract. In addition, Nokia
will provide GSM/EDGE infrastructure to expand Polkomtel's
existing mobile networks. 3G deliveries will begin in
May; deliveries of EDGE have already started.
Nokia will provide core and radio access networks for
both GSM/EDGE and WCDMA 3G. Nokia will also provide
implementation, radio network optimization, 3G technical
consultancy, as well as care services and training to
maintain the competitiveness of the solution.
"Poland is ready for 3G, and we're ensuring that
we're ready to deliver it," says Thomas Eberle
CTO, Polkomtel. "We are pleased with Nokia's solution
for mobile networks and are happy to continue working
with Nokia to meet our capacity and service needs. We
are confident that these deployments will position us
to offer the best possible services based on EDGE and
UMTS technologies in a timely and competitive way."
"Nokia is happy to see our long cooperation with
Polkomtel now extending to 3G," says Wojciech Pytel,
Managing Director, Nokia Poland. "The agreement
reinforces Nokia's long-standing role as a strong technology
partner with Polkomtel and demonstrates clearly the
trust that has grown between our companies. We're pleased
to be doing our part to bring 3G to Poland."
Polkomtel S.A. is the operator of Plus GSM digital mobile
network, whose major shareholders are: Polski Koncern
Naftowy ORLEN S.A., KGHM Polska Miedz S.A., Vodafone
Americas Asia Inc. (US) and TDC A/S (Denmark) and Polskie
Sieci Elektroenergetyczne.
Polkomtel established itself as a technology leader
being the first to commercially launch GPRS and MMS
in Poland. It has been the frontrunner in introducing
revolutionary tariff plans and products catering to
customer needs and is committed to providing a superior
mobile experience to its customers. Polkomtel has sustained
strong and growing profitability over last few years.
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