Nokia Selected as Supplier for Guangzhou Metro's Digital Radio Communications System

Strategic Insights -

Nokia has been chosen to supply a cutting-edge digital radio communications system to the Guangzhou Metro Corporation in China. The system, based on TETRA technology, will provide secure voice and data services for the new metro line in Guangzhou. The project aims to improve service quality for millions of residents in the urban rail system, with the current metro lines serving 400 million passengers over five years. This strategic move reinforces Nokia's position as the world's leading supplier of TETRA networks and terminals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nokia has been selected as the supplier of a digital radio communications system based on TETRA technology for the Guangzhou Metro Corporation in Guangdong province, China.
  • The system will provide secure voice and data services for the new metro line in the urban rail system of Guangzhou Metro, improving service quality for millions of residents.
  • The current metro lines have served 400 million passengers over five years, with the new line expected to increase the capacity of the system.
  • Nokia is providing the Guangzhou Metro Corporation with a Nokia TETRA system, including DXTip exchanges, TETRA base stations, and a dispatcher workstation.
  • Implementation will be conducted in cooperation with system integrator Shanghai Railway Communication Equipment Factory, which will also provide data applications based on the Nokia DXTip platform.
  • Nokia will also provide implementation and training services for the new system.
  • The system is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2005, with equipment deliveries beginning at the start of 2005.
  • Nokia's TETRA system has demonstrated a unique capability to deliver multi-exchange TETRA networks with the ability to provide all TETRA services uniformly countrywide.

Statistics:

  • 400 million passengers have been served by the current metro lines over a period of five years.
  • Nokia's TETRA system features DXTip exchanges, TETRA base stations, and a dispatcher workstation.
  • Equipment deliveries are expected to begin at the start of 2005.
  • The system launch is scheduled to take place in the second half of 2005.

Sources:

  • "Nokia Selected as Supplier for Guangzhou Metro's Digital Radio Communications System" ( exact source not specified )