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First 1xEV-DO 3G Network in Nigeria

14th March , 2006

Africa : Huawei Technologies announced that Starcomms Nigeria Limited (“Starcomms”), Nigeria’s largest private telecom operator, is to deploy Nigeria’s first 1xEV-DO-based mobile broadband network. It is also one of Western Africa’s first CDMA2000 1xEV-DO networks leveraging Huawei’s latest third generation CDMA2000 1xEV-DO platform.

The network provides 3G-broadband high-speed wireless internet services capable of achieving peak data rates with a download speed of up to 2.4 Mbps and an average speed of 300 Kbps to 500 Kbps. The network will enable subscribers to watch streaming video, movies and sort broadcast over their 3G mobile handsets.

Mr. Maher Qubain, CEO of Starcomms, said, “Riding on a CDMA platform, Huawei’s 1xEV-DO network will enhance the speed of accessing to the Internet for Starcomms’ subscribers. With Huawei’s leading CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology and professional services, Starcomms is poised to be at the forefront of Nigeria’s mobile market going forward.”

Mr. Angelo Marciano, Deputy Managing Director of Huawei’s Nigerian representative office, commented, “We are very proud to enable the pioneering Starcomms to deploy the first CDMA2000 1xEV-DO network in Nigeria as well as one of the first of such networks in Western Africa. Huawei’s leading CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology is receiving increasing recognition from the world’s leading CDMA operators. We are committed to providing Starcomms with our customer-oriented solutions and professional services. The launch of Starcomms’ first 3G network has strengthened our partnership with Starcomms. ”

Huawei’s customized and innovative CDMA solutions now serve more than 30 million CDMA subscribers in the world.

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About Starcomms Nigeria Limited
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Starcomms offers advanced wireless digital services with over 250,000 active subscribers on their network. Starcomms provides quality communication solutions in Nigeria by delivering uncompromising customer focus, offering a wide range of value for money innovative products and services, and anticipating and exceeding the needs of all stakeholders. Starcomms will be deploying the EV-DO technology in Lagos and Port Harcourt with plans to extend its coverage to other states.