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To: 49thMIMOMander who wrote (21187)	7/15/2002 4:59:27 PM
From: Eric L	Respond to of 34857

re: More on Nokia Networks Latest 2 Wins >> Nokia Wins With Thais, Czechs Unstrung 07.15.02 Total Access Communication (TAC) and Nokia have signed an agreement for the delivery of GSM/GPRS/EDGE mobile systems for the expansion of the DTAC brand mobile network in Thailand. The agreement is valued at USD 200 million. Nokia is the sole supplier for TAC's mobile core network, including an Intelligent Network platform, and provides the main part of the radio-access network. Under the agreement, Nokia will provide its UltraSite base station solution, which can support GSM/EDGE/WCDMA, addressing the growing demand for data traffic in today's mobile networks. Operators can employ EDGE to achieve transmission speeds up to 470 kbps, enabling high-speed access to the mobile Internet and enhancing multimedia applications. Nokia will also provide a Smart Radio Concept technology for the radio network to enhance the DTAC network coverage and improve quality. "We are pleased to expand our cooperation with DTAC in building its competitiveness for the future," says Matti Palomaki, Account Director, Nokia Networks. "We believe DTAC's focus on network quality and coverage as well as its leading end-user services, combined with Nokia's state-of-the-art technology will ensure DTAC's leadership in the Thai market." In a separate release: Eurotel and Nokia have signed a Letter of Intent following Eurotel's decision to select the Nokia system for multimedia messaging (MMS) as its MMS solution, following MMS testing since May. This solution will allow users of MMS-capable phones to send messages combining text, images, graphics and sound in a single rich message directly to other MMS terminals, e-mail addresses, or to users of non-MMS mobile phones. Under the agreement, Nokia will supply a complete end-to-end MMS solution, including the Nokia Multimedia Messaging Center (MMSC), the Nokia Terminal Gateway and extension of the Nokia Artuse WAP Gateway. In addition, Nokia will provide implementation and integration, The Nokia Terminal Gateway allows users of non-MMS legacy phones to enjoy MMS as well. When multimedia messages are sent to legacy phones, their users receive an SMS notification directing them to a Web site where they can access their MMS message. Eurotel is the only mobile operator in the Czech Republic to offer two cutting-edge technologies for mobile (wireless) data transfer. General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data (HSCSD) are available to both postpaid and prepaid customers. Eurotel has leading position in corporate market and its corporate customers exetensively use data services. "Eurotel is committed to maintaining a leadership position in innovative technology," says Terrence Valeski, CEO of Eurotel. "With the new MMS we would like to bring our customers closer to the products and services that are taking us ever nearer to the next generation of mobile phone services. These developments will, in turn, lead to greater use of mobile phone services by customers." << - Eric -