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Vodafone Ireland Chooses Nokia
September 27, 2002
Ireland's leading mobile operator, Vodafone Ireland and Nokia have
signed an agreement for the supply of Nokia's WCDMA 3G solution.
Deliveries begin in October, and under the agreement, Nokia will
provide both 3G core and radio-access network equipment for the
smooth roll-out and introduction of Vodafone Ireland's nationwide
WCDMA network.
In addition to network equipment, Nokia will provide installation,
commissioning, integration and project management services for efficient
network ramp-up, and a wide range of care services to maintain the
competitiveness of the network.
"3G is a cornerstone of our advanced mobile service strategy,"
says Fergal Kelly, CTO, Vodafone Ireland "Which is why we are totally
committed to rolling out the best possible 3G system. We are confident
that Nokia's 3G solution provides technologically superior service
and will meet our needs for cost-efficient and effective 3G service
roll-out."
"With this announcement, Vodafone is continuing to build its strong
global 3G presence," says Paul Reddy, Head of Business Development,
Nokia Networks, Ireland. "We are pleased that - for this important
next step - Vodafone has chosen Nokia's WCDMA solution. We feel
the trust that Vodafone Ireland is placing in Nokia is based not
only on the reliability and quality of our solutions, but also on
Nokia's vision of an innovative communications future for Vodafone
Ireland's customers."
WCDMA 3G is bringing advanced multimedia mobile services, such
as multimedia messaging, mobile entertainment, mobile location services,
corporate services, and m-commerce, to the mass market of telecommunication
consumers.
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