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Vodafone Awards Nokia Contract for 3G Network Infrastructure Supply

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Vodafone has awarded Nokia a significant contract to provide WCDMA 3G network infrastructure to Vodafone Australia and Vodafone New Zealand. Under the agreement, Nokia will deliver complete 3G core and radio networks, offer full managed services for network operations, and provide network planning and optimization. The contract also includes an option for Vodafone to replace key network elements of Vodafone Australia's existing GSM and GPRS core network with Nokia switching equipment. With this agreement, Vodafone customers can expect enhanced mobile services at high speeds, enabled by 3G's superior performance and capacity for rich multimedia services.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nokia will provide complete 3G core and radio networks to Vodafone Australia and Vodafone New Zealand, including network planning and optimization.
  • The contract includes an option for Vodafone to replace key network elements of Vodafone Australia's existing GSM and GPRS core network with Nokia switching equipment.
  • Nokia will offer full managed services for network operations, including network monitoring, maintenance, and management.
  • Vodafone customers can look forward to enjoying the latest mobile services at high speeds, enabled by 3G's superior performance and capacity for rich multimedia services.
  • Nokia has been the sole GSM network vendor for Vodafone New Zealand, while Vodafone Australia is a new network customer for Nokia.
  • The contract includes Nokia NetAct(TM) functionalities for network and service management to improve operational efficiency.
  • Nokia will provide 3G network management and maintenance services, including network monitoring, maintenance, and management.

Statistics:

  • 3G services are expected to be launched in mid-2005.
  • 3G efficiently delivers speeds and capacity to support upcoming rich multimedia services.
  • Nokia will provide network planning and optimization, implementation, and other services for the fast ramp-up of the solution.
  • The contract includes full managed services for network operations over a certain period.
  • Nokia has been the sole GSM network vendor for Vodafone New Zealand for a certain period.

Sources:

  • [Nokia press release]
  • [Vodafone press release]

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