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Huawei Technologies Co Ltd.: Vietnam's HT Mobile Awards New GSM Network Contract to Huawei
Hanoi, Vietnam, Oct 15, 2008 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --
Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next generation telecommunication solutions for the operators around the world, announced that it has been selected by HT Mobile Communications Center ("HT Mobile") - a joint venture between Hanoi Telecom Joint Stock Company and US-based Hutchison Telecom - as a key partner in rolling out its new national GSM network.
HT Mobile is currently undergoing a telecom transformation and switching from CDMA to GSM technology. HT Mobile is scheduled to launch its new GSM national network next year.
Under the agreement, Huawei will be responsible for the design, building, deployment and management of HT Mobile's GSM network across 26 provinces in the northern and central region of Vietnam. Upon completion in mid-2009, all sites within the two regions will be equipped with Huawei's 4th Generation BTS green solution, a state-of-the-art next generation GSM solution. The solution is environmental friendly, huge in capacity to provide for network expansion and offers seamless future-proof evolution. As part of the project, Huawei will also provide a host of microwave transmission equipment and solutions to HT Mobile to meet the different application requirements.
"We are delighted to choose Huawei as our partner. Huawei's advanced technology and value-added services will help us deliver an excellent mobile experience to our customers," said Dr. Pham Ngoc Lang, Chairman of Hanoi Telecom Joint Stock Company.
"We are excited to be part of HT Mobile's telecom transformation. With our proven technologies and solutions, fast response and service, and abundant worldwide experience in next generation mobile network deployment, we will deliver a world-class mobile network to HT Mobile." said Mr. Ma Xiaobo, Managing Director of Huawei Vietnam.
Huawei began its operations in Vietnam in 1998. Over the years, the company has grown to become one of the country's leading communications suppliers. Today, most of Huawei solution portfolio has been applied in this market, including GSM, CDMA, Transmission, Datacom, Fixed Access Network, Core Network, Application & Software as well as Terminal.
About HT Mobile
The HT Mobile network was launched in February 2005 under a business cooperation contract signed in July 2004 between the Hanoi Telecom Joint Stock Company and Hutchison Telecom Vietnam, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hutchison Telecom. To keep pace with market and technology changes, HT Mobile has successfully obtained government approval to convert from CDMA technology to GSM.
About Huawei Technologies
Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and now serves 35 of the world's top 50 operators, along with over one billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and growth potential for its customers.
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