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25th August 2004 - Mobile operator Ethiopian Telecommunications
Corporation (ETC) has selected Nokia to supply and deploy
GSM network equipment, including the Nokia Connect GSM
solution for optimized network coverage, in a deal valued
at 40 million euros. It calls for Nokia, and its main
subcontractor LeadCom Integrated Solutions, to supply
both GSM core and radio equipment to upgrade part of
ETC's existing network. Also included are GPRS for advanced
data services and Nokia's Operations Support Systems
(OSS).
ETC is a new customer for Nokia's GSM solution and the
first in East Africa. Deliveries start immediately with
the system targeted for operation in December, initially
in the Addis Ababa region.
Nokia will provide a full range of GSM and GPRS network
infrastructure, including Nokia ConnectSite 10 and Nokia
ConnectSite 100 base stations. Nokia, with LeadCom's
help, will also provide implementation of the network,
including civil works, network planning, implementation
and project management for fast quality ramp-up of the
solution.
"We are very happy to welcome ETC as a new GSM
customer for Nokia," says Dr. Walid Moneimne, Senior
Vice President, Networks, Nokia. "We are gratified
that Ethiopia Telecom has chosen Nokia as one of its
main GSM suppliers and a trusted partner for the future
of its network. East Africa is an important market for
us, and this deal is a key milestone in Nokia's network
business in Africa, demonstrating our clear and strong
commitment to this crucial marketplace."
Training is also provided to help keep the network running
at peak performance. The services will be provided using
Nokia NetAct (TM), the only fully-featured, multi-vendor,
multi-technology operations support system on a single
platform.
The Nokia ConnectSite 10 and Nokia ConnectSite 100 base
stations are part of the Nokia Connect GSM Solution
for network deployment and operation in new growth markets
using world-class technology platforms. The Nokia Connect
GSM Solution enables operators to lower network-related
expenditures and bring mobility to additional mobile
users in a cost-efficient and timely manner.
Nokia can draw on its over 15-year track record of implementing
and operating networks and its extensive practical experience
of implementing mobile services for operators. Nokia
has contracted operating services for 21 operators globally,
in addition to providing full turnkey implementations
for a total of 26 customers in 22 countries. Nokia NetAct(TM)
has been delivered to over 300 customers.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications,
driving the growth and sustainability of the broader
mobility industry. Nokia is dedicated to enhancing people's
lives and productivity by providing easy-to-use and
innovative products like mobile phones, and solutions
for imaging, games, media, mobile network operators
and businesses. Nokia is a broadly held company with
listings on five major exchanges.
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