Nokia has signed an agreement with Telkomsel for the supply of radio-access network equipment and services to expand the Indonesian operator's GSM dual band network. The network expansion will allow Telkomsel to increase its capacity, as well as improve coverage. Deliveries will begin in October 2001.
Under terms of the agreement, Nokia will deliver GSM 900 and 1800 base stations and cellular transmission for Telkomsel's network in the Jakarta metropolitan area.
Under the agreement, Nokia will provide extensive Professional Services, including a Turnkey Responsibility Package for the buildup of the network, and Nokia OptiCare Package for managing and enhancing network performance. This marks Nokia's 24th turnkey delivery, making it the world leader in turnkey network implementation.
The agreement represents a three-year extension of the companies' long-term cooperation. Nokia has been a key GSM 900 radio-access network supplier to Telkomsel since 1997. With a customer base of 2.7 million subscribers, Telkomsel provides GSM 900 service to 46 % of Indonesian mobile users.
"We intend to serve up to 7 millions subscribers. This is not an easy task for Telkomsel. Suppliers' support, including punctuality in developing the network capacity and quality to meet the market demand, is very important," said Mr. Mulia Tambunan, President Director of Telkomsel.
"Nokia and Telkomsel have been working closely to bring quality mobile communications to Indonesia," said Risto Poskiparta, Account Director for Telekomsel, Nokia Networks. "We're very pleased to continue our long-standing cooperation with Telkomsel and remain committed to helping Telkomsel meet the increasing demand from its subscribers."
"At Nokia, we strongly believe in developing long-term collaboration with our customers and being ever responsive to their needs, " he added.
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