Chunghwa Telecom launches 3G with Nokia

July 26, 2005

Chunghwa Telecom launches its 3G service in Taiwan, using a WCDMA 3G network deployed by Nokia. The service launch highlights Chunghwa's dedication to providing its customers with exciting multimedia services.

Among the 3G services that Chunghwa will offer are 3G video call, 3G movie/TV channel and "Music station" entertainment services, putting its customers at the vanguard of the Taiwan's mobile communications market.

"This launch is an important step forward for Chunghwa Telecom, as we enter the era of 3G," says Mr. Chang, Shaio-Tung, President of Mobile Business Group, Chunghwa Telecom. "We are excited about the great opportunities that 3G presents in the area of multimedia services."

"We are extremely proud to be partnering with Chunghwa in this significant launch," says David Ho, Senior Vice President, Networks, Nokia. "Taiwan's market is hungry for the kind of innovative services that Chunghwa is bringing to the fore."

Nokia has been working with Chunghwa Telecom since 1999, having supplied the operator's GPRS core network, multimedia messaging solution (MMS) and ADSL for high-speed fixed Internet access in addition to the WCDMA system. As the sole supplier, Nokia provides Chunghwa both 3G core and radio-access network equipment includes RNC, UltraSite, and MetroSite base stations as well as an extensive range of operator and care services.