Nokia To Supply WAP and GSM Expansion to
Hainan Mobile Communications in China
HELSINKI,Finland,March 23, 2000,Nokia is to deliver a GSM
900 network expansion and WAP solution to Hainan Mobile Communications in China,in a deal worth over USD 30 million.
"The contract with Hainan Mobile Communications, a new customer for Nokia, includes replacing and expanding the operator's existing GSM 900 network.
Nokia will also supply Nokia Artus Messaging Platform, a WAP (wireless application protocol) gateway solution for
operators, and a trial Nokia Intelligent Network.
In addition Nokia will provide a base station subsystems expansion, as well as full Operational Support Services and the Nokia Network Management System (NMS).
Deliveries begin in March and the system will be operational in September.
Hainan Mobile Communications has around 250,000 subscribers and operates mainly in Haikou and Sanya.
Nokia Artus Messaging Platform gives Hainan Mobile Communications' subscribers the possibility to access the Internet via WAP-enabled media phones, such as the Nokia 7110 - the world's first WAP enabled media phone.
Nokia's comprehensive WAP solution based on open standards and platforms, enables the creation of feature-rich secured
WAP services addressing both the consumers and business segments." |
