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Motorola Signs Contract with Mobile TeleSystems to Upgrade Russian GSM Network

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Motorola has announced a significant contract with Mobile TeleSystems, Russia's largest mobile phone operator, to upgrade its GSM/GPRS network in Moscow and the surrounding region. Under the terms of the contract, Motorola will supply a range of its Horizon II base stations and a GPRS core network to increase the capacity and throughput of the existing MTS GSM network. This upgrade will enable the operator to offer a full suite of value-added services, including SMS, MMS, and applications for both existing and roaming subscribers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Motorola will supply a complete suite of its Horizon II base stations, which are capable of supporting GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and AMR.
  • The upgrade will be deployed in Moscow and the surrounding region to provide a substantial capacity upgrade to the existing MTS GSM network.
  • Motorola's GPRS core network will be deployed in Moscow and Yekaterinburg to increase capacity and throughput of MTS's GPRS network.
  • The upgraded network will enable Mobile TeleSystems to offer a full suite of value-added services, including SMS, MMS, and applications for both existing and roaming subscribers.
  • The upgrade will allow Mobile TeleSystems to position its networks for an easy transition to the next generation of mobile technology.
  • Mikhail Susov, vice president of Mobile TeleSystems, stated that the upgrade is necessary to service new customers and provide high-quality mobile services.
  • Mobile TeleSystems has been experiencing phenomenal subscriber growth, and this upgrade is vital to meet the increasing demand.

Statistics:

  • Motorola will supply a range of its Horizon II base stations to Mobile TeleSystems.
  • The upgrade will increase the capacity and throughput of MTS's GPRS network.
  • The upgraded network will enable Mobile TeleSystems to offer a range of value-added services to its subscribers.
  • The upgrade is scheduled to be deployed in Moscow and the surrounding region.
  • Mobile TeleSystems has experienced phenomenal subscriber growth.

Sources:

  • Motorola this week announced it has signed a contract with Mobile TeleSystems, the largest mobile phone operator in Russia, to upgrade its GSM/GPRS network in Moscow and the surrounding region. [Wireless News-(C)1999-2004 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com]
  • Mikhail Susov, vice president of Mobile TeleSystems, commented on the need for the upgrade to service new customers and provide high-quality mobile services. [Wireless News-(C)1999-2004 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com]

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