Nokia and HeBei TA, a subdivision of China TeleCom, have signed a contract for the supply of the Nokia DSL access network in HeBei province - bringing fast Internet access to subscribers.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) technology enables broadband access over copper lines. 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), CPEs (Customers Premises Equipment) and Network Management Systems of the end-to-end Nokia Broadband IP Access solution. This agreement will include the two biggest cities of HeBei, ShiJiaZhuang and BaoDing, which is of more than 30% of total lines of the whole project.
“Broadband Networks, providing fast Internet access solutions which promises people a new level of Internet experience and a number of exciting new services, is one of the most interesting telecommunication segments today. We are proud of having the opportunity to work with HeBei TA and to extend our presence in other provinces, such as GuangDong and JiangSu, to HeBei," said Antti Ware, Vice President, Nokia Networks, "Broadband services are a key step in the development of the information society and this agreement underlines Nokia's strength as a world leader in broadband solutions based on our advanced technology, delivery capability and quality of service."
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.
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.
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