M1 has signed a contract with Nokia that is worth more than USD40 million as part of its regular programme to expand and upgrade the GSM Smart Dualband network in Singapore.
Under the agreement, Nokia will supply and install a full range of telecommunications equipment including Mobile Switching Centers, Home Location Registers, Transit Switching layer, Base Stations and Base Station Controllers.
Nokia will also provide its UltraSite base station solution which caters to the increasing demand for higher voice and data traffic in today's mobile networks and the evolution to the mobile Internet era in Singapore. An industry-leading product, the Nokia UltraSite will support GSM, GPRS, EDGE and WCDMA for 3G technologies.
Nokia Professional Services will also provide implementation services and Connecting@Care support to help maximise M1's operating efficiency and add value to its business.
"Providing our customers with world-class quality, value and coverage is a hallmark of M1's service standards. This expansion clearly underscores our commitment to always being a step ahead in providing the required capacity for growth. And in enabling our customers to enjoy exciting and innovative mobile services through the use of Nokia's state-of-the-art solutions for our network," says Mr Neil Montefiore, Chief Executive Officer of M1.
"Nokia is pleased to further expand its long cooperation with M1 and will continue to work alongside M1, providing those in Singapore with the best network quality and services. This latest expansion will lay the foundation for the introduction and launch of the next generation of rich multimedia services," says Mr James Lin, General Manager, Nokia Networks Singapore.
M1, Singapore's most exciting and innovative mobile, IDD and paging service provider, was launched in April 1997. Since then, it has made significant inroads into the local mobile communications market, gaining considerable brand presence and market share. M1 aims to be the leader in personal voice and data communications, focusing on value, quality and customer service.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Further information:
Global Communications Department
Nokia Networks
Tel. + 358 (0) 7180 38195,
Email nokia.networks@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
Nokia Communications, SEAP
Tel: +65 723 1824/+65 723 2329
Chua Swee Kiat
AGM, Corporate Communications, MobileOne (Asia) Pte Ltd
Tel: +65 895 1060
Fax: +65 8993902
www.m1.com.sg