Nokia to supply 3G system to Italian operator Omnitel Vodafone

date: July 18, 2001 - source: Nokia

Omnitel Vodafone and Nokia have signed an agreement for the delivery of the Nokia 3G network solution. Nokia will deliver Omnitel Vodafone's complete 3G mobility core network, including packet switched and circuit switched elements and related support services. In addition Nokia will supply 3G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment.

The agreement is over three years. The value is approximately EUR 150 million in the initial period of deliveries.

As part of the agreement, Omnitel Vodafone and Nokia will also establish a Service Creation Centre for 3G application development in Milan. This will be complemented by a Technology Centre to test the evolution of 3G technology and equipment.

Deliveries will begin immediately and the commercial launch is expected to take place during second half 2002. It will enable Omnitel Vodafone, which has currently more than 16 million subscribers nationwide, to be among the first to offer subscribers the very latest in future generation mobile services and applications.

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