Deliveries have already begun and the expansion is increasing network capacity to 3.1 million subscribers, providing enhanced coverage and capacity across the Shanghai metropolitan area.
Under the agreement Nokia is supplying its radio-access network infrastructure, the Nokia NetAct(TM) network and service management system. Also included are implementation, radio network planning, hardware services, optimization, training and care services.
"We have been working with Nokia since 1994 and have been impressed by the quality of service, the stability of the products, and the future-proof technology provided by Nokia, thus Nokia was the obvious choice" says Zhao Le, General Manager, China Unicom Shanghai Branch.
"This contract marks a significant increase in coverage and capacity for China Unicom Shanghai branch's GSM network and further enhances our long and valued cooperation with it. The deal also highlights Nokia's commitment to China and underlines our position as a leading player in mobile communications in that market." says David Ho, Senior Vice President, Nokia Networks, China.
Nokia is committed to long-term development and preferred partnership in China. With innovative technology, Nokia has continuously strengthened its market position in China as a leading supplier of mobile and broadband network systems and mobile phones. China is an important part of Nokia's global manufacturing and R&D networks. In China, Nokia is the largest exporter in the mobile telecommunications industry. Nokia has established more than fifty offices and two R&D centers, with over 4,700 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.
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Notes to editors
Nokia supplies an extensive range of operator services to help China Unicom Shanghai Branch, part of China Unicom, in order to achieve smooth network evolution while maximizing their operating efficiency. These services include implementation and network planning for fast network ramp-up, and an extensive set optimization services and a wide range of care services including software maintenance, help desk, emergency services and reporting service for maintaining the competitiveness of the network. Nokia's operations support system Nokia NetAct(TM) will provide China Unicom Shanghai Branch with combined 2G/3G service management, as well as multivendor network and service management.