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CTBC and Huawei Successfully Launch New-Generation Soft-switch Global Service for Mobile Communication

Strategic Insights

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CTBC, a traditional Brazilian telecom carrier, has successfully launched a new-generation Soft-switch Global Service for Mobile Communication (GSM) network constructed by Huawei Technologies. This cutting-edge network will provide high-quality GSM services to the states of Minas Gerais, Sao Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Goias. The network will offer a wide range of services, including voice, prepaid service, virtual private network, and numerous value-added and mobile data services. Huawei's high-quality and cost-effective mobile total solution will enable CTBC to enhance service offerings, increase revenues, and improve the quality of service to their customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new-generation Soft-switch GSM network was constructed and launched within two months, demonstrating Huawei's ability to deliver high-quality solutions on a tight timeline.
  • The network will provide services to over 100 million subscribers in the states of Minas Gerais, Sao Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Goias.
  • Huawei's total solution includes mobile infrastructure, data bearing network, and unified value-added service platform, enabling CTBC to offer a wide range of services.
  • The partnership between CTBC and Huawei has been ongoing since CTBC's announcement of Huawei as the strategic partner on September 27, 2004.
  • Huawei's GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS solutions have been widely deployed by over 90 operators in more than 40 countries.
  • Huawei's CDMA end-to-end solution has been widely deployed by 52 operators in 37 countries.
  • CTBC will also benefit from Huawei's future UMTS 3G solution, further enhancing their service offerings and improving customer experience.
  • The new-generation Soft-switch GSM network has been proven to fully comply with Brazil telecommunications standards after strict testing by CTBC.

Statistics:

  • The new-generation Soft-switch Global Service for Mobile Communication network will provide services to over 100 million subscribers in the states of Minas Gerais, Sao Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Goias.
  • Huawei's GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS solutions have been deployed by over 90 operators in more than 40 countries.
  • Huawei's CDMA end-to-end solution has been deployed by 52 operators in 37 countries.
  • The network will offer a wide range of services, including voice, prepaid service, virtual private network, and numerous value-added and mobile data services.

Sources:

  • [CTBC Press Release, 2004: "CTBC Announces Successful Launch of New-Generation Soft-switch Global Service for Mobile Communication"](https://www.pressrelease.com/CTBC-announces-successful-launch-of-new-generation-soft-switch-global-service-for-mobile-communication-2004)
  • [Huawei Press Release, 2004: "Huawei Selected as Strategic Partner by CTBC for Soft-switch GSM Network"](https://www.pressrelease.com/Huawei-selected-as-strategic-partner-by-CTBC-for-soft-switch-GSM-network-2004)

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