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From the News Desk
Thursday, 6. July 2006

Nokia Bags USD 150 Mln GSM Contract with Henan MCC


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Nokia and Henan Mobile Communication have signed a deal worth USD 150 million to expand GSM and GPRS networks in the Henan province in the central part of China. Under the agreement, Nokia will supply Henan MCC with GSM/GPRS radio and core network, including the Nokia MSC Server mobile softswitch. The Nokia NetAct(TM) network and service management system will support the network, and

Nokia will provide network planning, implementation, commissioning, training, and care services. Deliveries will start immediately and the network will be operational by the end of September 2006.

This is the 11th GSM expansion of Henan MCC, one of the wholly owned subsidiaries of China Mobile (HK) Ltd., and will significantly enhance network coverage and capacity in the province, especially in the rural area.

"The expansion will enable Henan MCC to increase its customer base and bring about more customer delight by enhancing voice and data services,” said James Lin, Vice President, Networks, Nokia China.

Nokia has been Henan MCC's major supplier for every GSM expansion since 1995. Nokia is the operator's sole GSM/GPRS core network supplier and a major supplier of Henan MCC's radio network.




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