Nokia to deliver broadband DSL solution for fast Internet access to China JiangSu

Nokia and JiangSu TA, a subdivision of China TeleCom, have signed the contract for a DSL access network throughout nine cities across JiangSu province - bringing fast Internet access to subscribers.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) technology enables broadband access over copper lines, providing additional services such as streaming media, secure remote work and fast internet access. 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. Working with Nokia’s other IP (Internet Protocol) products, the Nokia D50e helps operators to establish an optimum DSL broadband access system.

Nokia will supply the Nokia D50e Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexers (DSLAM), SMS1800 (Subscriber Management System), CPEs (Customers Premises Equipment) and other components of the end-to-end Nokia Broadband IP Access solution, which will be in every major city of JiangSu province.

The rollout of the DSL network, also supplied by Nokia, in NanJin, the capital city of JiangSu province, commenced at the end of last year and the network will be commercially ready by March of 2001.

"We are delighted to strengthen our relationship with JiangSu TA, a fast and innovative player on the China broadband market," said Antti Ware, Vice President, Nokia Networks. "Broadband networks and services are a key step in the Internet development and this agreement underlines Nokia's strength as a world leader in fast Internet access solutions. We are also pleased to extend our existing coverage in Nanjin to other major cities in JiangSu province thanks to our delivery capability and quality of services.”

"There is a natural fit between our two companies as we both focus on delivering broadband through DSL. The ADSL technology is the basis on which JiangSu TA will shortly provide Internet users with a combination of data and Internet services. Also, SDSL technology will enable business users to speed up their business applications in a cost efficient way." added Antti Ware.

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, seven joint ventures, one wholly owned manufacturing plant and one R&D center, with over 5,500 employees in China. In 1998, Nokia established new manufacturing premises in Suzhou Industrial Park, in the JianSu province of 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 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:
Communications Department, Nokia Networks, Tel. + 358 (0) 7180 38195
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