Europe
: Nokia and Danish operator TDC Mobile have signed a frame agreement
on the supply of WCDMA 3G radio access network (RAN). Nokia also continues
to supply the GSM base station subsystem (BSS) infrastructure. This
is Nokia's first WCDMA 3G network deal in Denmark, and reinforces
Nokia's strong relationship with TDC Mobile.
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is Henning Dyremose President and CEO of TDC Mobil, Denmark.
Under the agreement, Nokia delivers GSM base station subsystem and
WCDMA 3G radio access network infrastructure. Underlining Nokia's
strength in the services field, the contract also calls for Nokia
to provide an extensive range of services including implementation,
project management and care, as well as replacement services. Deliveries
will start in October 2005.
"Nokia is proud to announce this new phase of collaboration to
enhance TDC Mobile's delivery of 3G to the Danish market," says
Peter Kühne, Vice President, Networks, Nokia. "This is built
on our joint successes with GSM infrastructure, and extends the Nokia
3G footprint in Europe. We are confident that TDC Mobile chose Nokia
because of our ability to roll-out the network in rapid time while
also ensuring quality of service. Rolling out 3G services in Denmark
will be an important part of TDC Mobile's continued success, and Nokia
is very pleased to cement the relationship in this way."
Nokia has been working with TDC Mobile since 1998, and has previously
supplied GSM radio network equipment and GPRS systems to TDC Mobile.
About TDC Mobile
TDC is a Danish-based provider of communications solutions with significant
presence in selected markets in Northern and Central Europe. TDC is
organized as six main business lines; TDC Solutions, TDC Mobile International,
TDC Switzerland, TDC Cable TV, TDC Directories and TDC Services. TDC
was privatised in 1994 and the shares are held by individual and institutional
shareowners primarily in Europe and USA.