Qualcomm and Teleepoch
Enter Into a 3G CDMA Subscriber Unit License Agreement, October
6, 2007
MTN chooses Cambridge Broadband
Networks for multi-service wireless network in Rwanda, October 6,
2007
Brazilian government to
publish 3G bidding rules soon, October 6, 2007
KTF 3G service suffers
from technical problems, October 6, 2007
Argentina’s Personal
lunches 3G service in Rosario, October 6, 2007
Russia has it's first 3G
network, October 6, 2007
AT&T could drop Alcatel-Lucent
as 3G mobile network supplier, October 6, 2007
Enea Extends License Agreement
with ZTE for 3G Handsets, October 2, 2007
LG to unveil premium handsets
in Brazil, October 2, 2007
KTF 3G subscribers doubled
in less than 3 months, October 2, 2007
3G policy in India will
be non-uniform, October 2, 2007
- previous news
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Sunday partners with Huawei on 3G
December 18, 2003
Sunday Communications and Huawei Technologies today announced Heads of
Agreement for the supply of equipment and the provision of financing to
assist with the roll out of Sunday's third generation (3G) mobile telecommunications
business.
"This is tremendously exciting news for both Sunday and Huawei, representing
a partnership between two young and dynamic companies," said Bruce Hicks,
Group Managing Director, Sunday Communications Limited. "Huawei has excellent
technology that is truly among the world's best and we feel very comfortable
working with the management, which is internationally minded and committed
to high standards. Huawei's proximity to Hong Kong in Shenzhen means that
we will enjoy a very close working relationship on technology development
and product introduction, giving Sunday a significant edge over its rivals
in developing creative, tailor-made services and bringing them to market
quickly."
The Heads of Agreement was signed between Huawei and Mandarin Communications
Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunday. The Heads of Agreement cover
a supply contract outlining principal terms of equipment supply, and facilities
for the financing of Sunday's 3G network, the final terms of which agreements
remain to be finalized. In addition, the Heads of Agreement provide for
a loan to be made to enable Sunday to repay its existing vendor and bank
loans.
The supply contract is expected to cover the entire end-to-end WCDMA
solution needed for the 3G launch, including WCDMA wireless access network,
core network, 3G mobile intelligent network, 3G mobile data service platform
and applications. Huawei will be the sole supplier and main contractor
of equipment for Sunday's 3G network.
Sunday's 3G platform will be based on the GSM standard currently in use
in Hong Kong and most markets around the world. It can also be extended
to cover 3G technology based on the TD-SCDMA standard that is under development
by Huawei, the 3G technology based on the TD-SCDMA standard which receives
support from the Chinese government.
The financing associated with the supply contract will support Sunday's
3G roll out requirements. As such, the financing will give Sunday the
flexibility to roll out its 3G services at the time and in the manner
it sees as most appropriate, according to market realities. Details of
the financing will be announced at a later date.
Having a close partnership with a major domestic player in mainland China
also fits with Sunday's strategy for this market, where the company envisions
many longer-term opportunities. In March 2002, Sunday opened a facility
in Shenzhen, where Huawei is based, that now employs over 200 people,
around one third of its total workforce. The company has also been active
in the evolution of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA)
that has opened some initial avenues for Hong Kong-based telecommunications
operators to enter the mainland China market.
Huawei expects to realise considerable synergies from the agreement.
"We are delighted to be working with Sunday on 3G. Sunday is a dynamic
company. The partnership represents an ideal opportunity for us to develop
our 3GSM platform, as we pursue our goal of becoming a global leader in
networking and telecommunications equipment," said Huawei's Chairwoman,
Sun Yafang. "We will leverage our worldwide resources to help Sunday roll
out its 3G service to satisfy the needs of customers and the industry.
Given our high quality, reliable network and ability to roll out services
quickly, we believe that we can enhance the competitiveness of Sunday
in Hong Kong."
In making the announcement, Sunday also reaffirmed its intention not
to roll out 3G before late 2004. "Sunday has maintained a consistent strategy
on 3G that has proven to be right in line with market developments," said
Mr. Hicks. "With Huawei, we are confident of having the right partner
to be able to lead the industry in Hong Kong when we do launch -- in product
innovation, consumer choice and value for money."
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