Nokia Siemens Networks wins EUR 180 million GSM and EDGE deal with Henan MCC
With this contract Nokia Siemens Networks strengthens its position as one of China’s leading GSM network suppliers
Nokia Siemens Networks deepens its ties with Henan Mobile Communications Company (Henan MCC) with a GSM network expansion, EDGE introduction as well as network planning and implementation services deal. The agreement further cements Nokia Siemens Networks’ position as the leading network supplier for the radio and core networks of Henan MCC.
Under the contract of close to RMB 2 billion (EUR 180 million), Nokia Siemens Networks will extend its cooperation with Henan MCC and become the sole supplier of EDGE for Henan MCC in addition to already being a leading supplier of its GSM networks. The company will provide Henan MCC with its GSM and EDGE core and radio networks equipment, mobile soft switching solution including MSC (Mobile Switching Center) Servers, MGW (Media Gateway) and HLR (Home Location Register), as well as system integration, network planning, rollout and support services for Henan MCC’s GSM and EDGE network.
“We’re pleased to be continuing our long-standing partnership with Nokia Siemens Networks,” said Henan MCC general manager Yuan Jianguo. “The stability, reliability and cost-effectiveness of Nokia Siemens Networks’ network systems will allow us to provide our more than 27 million customers with exciting mobile experiences in the province, whether it is in GSM voice communications or EDGE for high speed and data connectivity.” Henan MCC will provide EDGE commercial services for its customers from September.
“Nokia Siemens Networks is very proud to continue its strategic cooperation with Henan MCC,” said Zhang Zhiqiang, head of Nokia Siemens Networks’ Greater China region. “The GSM expansion and the move to EDGE will help operators build state-of-art networks and generate new revenues while preparing the network for future evolution.”
GSM radio access networks delivered by Nokia Siemens Networks connect more than 1.3 billion subscribers around the world. Nokia Siemens Networks is the global No. 1 in EDGE with 120 references. Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading supplier of GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks to over 20 customers in China, with the largest installed base in China Mobile’s GSM network.
About Henan MCC, China
China Mobile Group Henan Company Limited is the wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile. The company specializes in operating mobile voice, data, IP telephony and multimedia services. Since its founding in August 1999, it has built a mobile communications network with extensive coverage, high-quality, business rich variety and first-class level of service. The network covers 100% of Henan – China’s most populous province – and offers international GSM roaming access with 271 operators in 206 countries and regions, including Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, and GPRS roaming through 214 partner operators in 106 countries and regions.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
Nokia Siemens Networks deepens its ties with Henan Mobile Communications Company (Henan MCC) with a GSM network expansion, EDGE introduction as well as network planning and implementation services deal. The agreement further cements Nokia Siemens Networks’ position as the leading network supplier for the radio and core networks of Henan MCC.
Under the contract of close to RMB 2 billion (EUR 180 million), Nokia Siemens Networks will extend its cooperation with Henan MCC and become the sole supplier of EDGE for Henan MCC in addition to already being a leading supplier of its GSM networks. The company will provide Henan MCC with its GSM and EDGE core and radio networks equipment, mobile soft switching solution including MSC (Mobile Switching Center) Servers, MGW (Media Gateway) and HLR (Home Location Register), as well as system integration, network planning, rollout and support services for Henan MCC’s GSM and EDGE network.
“We’re pleased to be continuing our long-standing partnership with Nokia Siemens Networks,” said Henan MCC general manager Yuan Jianguo. “The stability, reliability and cost-effectiveness of Nokia Siemens Networks’ network systems will allow us to provide our more than 27 million customers with exciting mobile experiences in the province, whether it is in GSM voice communications or EDGE for high speed and data connectivity.” Henan MCC will provide EDGE commercial services for its customers from September.
“Nokia Siemens Networks is very proud to continue its strategic cooperation with Henan MCC,” said Zhang Zhiqiang, head of Nokia Siemens Networks’ Greater China region. “The GSM expansion and the move to EDGE will help operators build state-of-art networks and generate new revenues while preparing the network for future evolution.”
GSM radio access networks delivered by Nokia Siemens Networks connect more than 1.3 billion subscribers around the world. Nokia Siemens Networks is the global No. 1 in EDGE with 120 references. Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading supplier of GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks to over 20 customers in China, with the largest installed base in China Mobile’s GSM network.
About Henan MCC, China
China Mobile Group Henan Company Limited is the wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile. The company specializes in operating mobile voice, data, IP telephony and multimedia services. Since its founding in August 1999, it has built a mobile communications network with extensive coverage, high-quality, business rich variety and first-class level of service. The network covers 100% of Henan – China’s most populous province – and offers international GSM roaming access with 271 operators in 206 countries and regions, including Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, and GPRS roaming through 214 partner operators in 106 countries and regions.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
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