Nokia broadband DSL solution chosen for further expansion by JiangSu Telecom, China

Nokia is to supply JiangSu Telecom, China, with an expansion to its existing broadband DSL network that currently provides fast Internet access services to five major cities in the JiangSu province.

Nokia will supply the D50e DSLAM (Digital Subscriber LineAccess Multiplexer) and related services, continuing the two companies' close cooperation. Deliveries have already begun. Nokia has previously delivered broadband DSL equipment on time to JiangSu Telecom during the initial phase of the network rollout.

The agreement is an extension to the initial agreement for the Nokia Broadband Access solution finalised in late 2000. It further strengthens Nokia's position among the top broadband IP access vendors, meeting operators' demand for high-quality solutions and services.

The extension will bring further fast Internet access services to JiangSu, considered one of the most open and fast-developing areas. JiangSu is located in eastern China, and the capital city is NanJing, which is about 300 kilometers from Shanghai.

'We are very pleased to continue this relationship with JiangSu Telecom as this once again underscores Nokia's ability to deliver on time and with good support services in one of the fastest growing broadband markets in the world, ' says Andrew Page, Director, Broadband Systems, Nokia Networks China.

'As a leading end to end broadband IP access vendor, Nokia's technology can give customers added confidence for the future. We look forward to helping JiangSu Telecom expand their broadband network and reach a greater subscriber base eager for high-speed Internet services,' he adds.

The Nokia D50e is a flexible, two-stage ATM-transmission based DSLAM platform which 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. The Nokia D50e, passed the final tests by the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) in 2000 and gained an approval license for China. Nokia thus became the first infrastructure manufacturer to be awarded a broadband Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) license in China.

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 twenty 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.

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