Nokia
has won a 400 million euro deal as turnkey supplier of CHT's 3G network
in Taiwan. Deliveries begin during fourth quarter 2002 with Nokia providing
both 3G core and radio-access network equipment for
the smooth roll-out and introduction of CHT's nationwide WCDMA network.
Picture
shows a 3G WCDMA Nokia Base Staion.
The
Nokia WCDMA 3G solution will enable CHT's 7.3 million customers
to enjoy advanced multimedia mobile services, such as multimedia messaging,
mobile entertainment, mobile location services, corporate services,
and m-commerce.
Under the agreement,
Nokia will supply an extensive range of operator
services to help CHT maximize their operating efficiency and add
value to their business case. These services include network
planning, site acquisition, project management, installation,
commissioning, pre-launch optimization and multivendor network
integration for fast ramp-up and seamless overlay of new
technologies.
Furthermore, a wide
range of care services, including a dedicated
local team and expert online support around the clock, spare parts
management, hardware repair, extensive operations support services,
training and continuous network optimization will help CHT launch
efficient 3G operations and realize the full potential of their
investment.
"We feel sure
that Nokia's 3G solution will provide technologically
superior service and will meet our needs for cost-efficient and
effective roll-out to deliver 3G services to our customers in the
highly competitive Taiwanese market," said Mr Yue Chin-Yi, President
of CHT Mobile Business Group.
"CHT has placed
its trust in Nokia's end-to-end system capability in
3G. In both the delivery and care phases, Nokia has demonstrated
their proven ability and dedication to support us with fast network
ramp-up and overall system maintenance and optimization," he added.
Nokia has been working
with CHT since 1999, having supplied the
operator's GPRS core network, multimedia messaging solution (MMS) and
ADSL for high-speed fixed Internet access in addition to the WCDMA
trial system.
"3G is a cornerstone
of advanced mobile services and we are delighted
to be supplying this network to CHT as it migrates to future
generation services and applications," explains James Lin, Vice
President and General Manager, Business Development, Nokia Networks
Asia Pacific.
"This agreement
marks a milestone in our long and excellent
cooperation with CHT. The Nokia 3G solution will help CHT to be a
front runner in the race to true multimedia services in its' very
competitive home market," he added.
WCDMA is the most
efficient technology for integrated mobile voice
and data networks. WCDMA - like GSM/EDGE technologies - is a fully
standardized global solution with open interfaces. It provides
high-data rates and the benefits of global production volumes. WCDMA
is fast emerging as the global standard of choice for next-generation
communications, with 85% of the global 3G network markets expected to
be based on WCDMA. Nokia is a leading supplier in WCDMA
infrastructure, with over 30 customers around the world.
Chunghwa Telecom
is the incumbent state-owned operator, which has
committed itself to innovation, speed, reliability, simplicity, and
economy. It seeks to enter the ranks of the world-class telecom
carriers by linking the world and the people through superior
service, enterprising management, and continually improving
performance. Chunghwa Telecom operates both domestic and
international telecom businesses. Chunghwa is the biggest mobile
operator in Taiwan and has 7.3 million mobile subscribers, which is
around 32% market share in Taiwan.
