Nokia continues to expand Jiangxi GSM network

25 Aug 2003 at 06:36 GMT Timo Poropudas

Chinese operator Jiangxi Mobile Communicatons Corporation has ordered an expansion of its GSM network from Nokia Networks. The deal, valued at over 65 million USD, covers a full range of Nokia network equipment to meet expected increases in demand for mobile voice capacity and improved SMS text messaging service. Under the agreement, Nokia will supply its core and radio-access network infrastructure, a short message service center, a network and service management system. Also included are implementation, radio network planning and optimization, and care services including software maintenance. Deliveries have already begun with the aim of bringing the new capacity into use as soon as possible. "After eight years of close co-operation with Jiangxi MCC, we feel our relationship is stronger than ever," says David Ho, Senior Vice President, Nokia Networks, China Jiangxi MCC is a subsidiary of China Mobile (CMCC), the largest GSM operator in the world. Jiangxi MCC has a dominant market position in Jiangxi province with several million subscribers.