In addition to network equipment, Nokia will provide installation and project management for the efficient network expansion, as well as a wide range of professional support services, including training, emergency service and software maintenance.
“This will be Telefónica Móviles’ first deployment of GSM/GPRS in its Latin American operations,” said José Molés, CEO of Telefónica Móvil. “As such, it is strategically important to us to choose a network provider with quality products and wide experience in fast and efficient network rollout and support services, which will also strengthen our position as the leading developer of the best services on the Chilean market.”
“We are very pleased to be extending our GSM business with Telefónica Móviles to Latin America,” said Félix González-Quesada, CEO of Nokia Networks Spain. “We have long considered Telefónica Móviles to be one of our main clients in Europe, and this agreement enables us to also provide our GSM/GPRS solution for the company’s networks in the strategic region of Latin America. The deal will broaden the presence of GSM/GPRS in Latin America and pave the way for migration to more advanced technologies.”
About Telefónica Móvil
Telefónica Móvil is the leading company in the Chilean cellular market, providing mobile telephony services with nationwide coverage. With more than 1.76 million customers, Telefónica Móvil is strengthening its leadership position, leveraging new services based on the GSM/GPRS 1900 network.
About Telefónica Móviles
Telefónica Móviles is one of the world’s leading mobile telephony companies, managing more than 33.4 million customers in Europe, Latin American and the Mediterranean Basin. In 2001 Telefónica Móviles reported €8.411bn in operating revenue, €3.333bn in EBITDA and net earnings of €893mn. Telefónica Móviles’ shares are traded on the Spanish and New York Stock Exchanges with the ticker TEM. For more information visit our website: www.telefonicamoviles.com
About Nokia
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 companies in the world with listings on six major exchanges.
For more information:
Communications Department, Nokia Networks
Tel. + 358 (0) 7180 38711
E-mail nokia.networks@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
Communications Department, Telefónica Móviles S.A.
Tel: + 34 91 423 4044
E-mail: prensa_tm@telefonicamoviles.com
www.telefonicamoviles.com