T-Mobile International, one of the leading mobile communication operators worldwide, has chosen Nokia as a major network infrastructure supplier for its 3G WCDMA network. Deliveries based on the first phase of the frame agreement will start in the near future.
"The selection of Nokia is a another major step towards our European 3G WCDMA network," said Hamid Akhavan, European CTO of T-Mobile International. "We are looking forward to working with strong partners like Nokia in building the foundation for attractive and innovative 3G services for our customers."
"This contract is a major milestone in our cooperation with T-Mobile International, and we are very happy to support T-Mobile International in their very competitive markets with our efficient and leading-edge 3G WCDMA solution," said Bosco Novák, Vice President, Customer Operations at Nokia Networks.
T-Mobile International, one of Deutsche Telekom AG's four strategic divisions, is one of the world's leading international mobile communications providers. Deutsche Telekom subsidiaries and affiliated companies today serve more than 67 million mobile customers worldwide.
T-Mobile is the first transatlantic mobile communications provider utilizing the digital GSM wireless technology standard. For more information about T-Mobile International, please visit www.t-mobile.com.
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 one of the most broadly held companies in the world with listings on six major exchanges.
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Communications Department, Nokia Networks
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