Equipment deliveries, which include both GSM 900 and 1800 core and radio access network infrastructure and Nokia’s operations support system solution, are already underway.
In addition to network equipment, Nokia will provide network planning, implementation, and project management for efficient network ramp-up, as well as radio optimization services for enhancing network quality and capacity. A wide range of care services, including software maintenance, will help maintain the competitiveness of the network.
"Gansu Unicom GSM network has achieved tremendous growth in the past four years associated with subscriber base, service quality, public recognition and revenue. This fifth GSM expansion is further proof of the development," says Liu Shouguo, General Manager, Gansu Unicom.
"Nokia has given strong support for our business and, I am confident, with the support of such a business partner the upward trend will continue and GSM will reach higher levels," he adds.
"This is a new milestone in the cooperation between Gansu Unicom and Nokia and we will consistently support Gansu Unicom GSM business as it expands," says David Ho, Vice President, Nokia Networks China, "This contract demonstrates in concrete terms Nokia's committed service support to our customers."
Nokia is committed to long-term development and preferred partnership in China. With innovative technology, Nokia has continuously strengthened its market position in China as a leading supplier of mobile and broadband network systems and mobile phones. China is Nokia's second largest market. The company's investment in China has reached EUR 2 .3 billion. Nokia has established more than twenty offices, eight joint ventures and two R&D centers, with over 5,000 employees in China.
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