Nokia and Caripac.com to supply Nokia's broadband IP access solution to JiLin Telecom in China

Nokia, working with HongKong based system integrator Caripac.com, have signed an agreement to supply Nokia's D50e broadband access network to JiLin Telecom in China.

The contract is for the provincial broadband access network and in the initial phase JiLin Telecom plans to offer broadband access services in four large cities in JiLin province, in the Northern region of China. Deliveries will begin immediately and the contract includes a wide-range of customer services delivered by Caripac.com and Nokia.

"This agreement outlines the long-term relationship between JiLin Telecom and Nokia and will enable JiLin Telecom to provide high speed Internet service in the whole province," said Antti Ware, President, System Business, Nokia (China) Investment Co. Ltd. "It will also further strengthen Nokia's position as a leading end to end broadband IP access vendor in China, meeting operators' demand for high-quality solutions and services."

The Nokia D50e is a flexible, two-stage ATM-transmission based DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) platform, which enables operators to provide customers with high-speed DSL services ranging up to 8 Mbps. With Nokia D50e platform, operators can make full use of existing network resources and coverage and provide selectable bandwidth to satisfy the increasing demand for high-speed Internet access.

The D50e allows operators to offer a complete range of DSL technologies, including ADSL and g.SHDSL from a single system. Working with Nokia's other IP (Internet Protocol) products, the Nokia D50e helps operators to establish an optimum DSL broadband access system, taking the Broadband industry from fast internet access to interactive media and streaming video services.

Nokia is committed to a long-term development and preferred partnership in China. With innovative technology, Nokia has continuously strengthened its market position as a leading supplier of mobile and broadband network systems and mobile phones in China. China is Nokia's second largest market in the world. Nokia's investment in China has surpassed USD 1.7 billion. Nokia has established over 20 representative offices, eight joint ventures and one R&D center, with over 5,500 employees in China.

Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.

Further information:

Nokia Networks
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