(Telecomworldwire via NewsEdge) Finnish mobile network supplier Nokia has signed a GSM expansion contract valued at $43 million with China Mobile Group ZheJiang.
According to the company, the contract will improve ZheJiang's operational efficiency and increase GSM coverage in both urban and rural areas of the Zhejiang province.
Nokia is to supply its radio and core network, including the Nokia MSC Server mobile softswitch, as well as an online Home Location Register subscriber database backup feature.
In addition, the company will supply its multi-vendor, multi-technology Nokia NetAct network and service management system, including Nokia NetAct Traffica.
ZheJiang will also be provided with network planning, implementation and integration services from Nokia.
The companies said deliveries have already started.
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