ZTE to Build and Operate End-to-End Network Solution
2 June 2010, Shenzhen, China–ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, and Canadian operator Public Mobiletoday announced their collaboration to build a commercial CDMA network in Canada. The network is designed to provide mobile service to 19 million potential customers across the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
ZTE has partnered with Public Mobile to design, build and operate the end-to-end CDMA network including wireless, core network, service platforms and IP architecture. ZTE is also supplying Public Mobile with handsets.
As part of the agreement, ZTE is deploying over 1,000 base stations for the network, as well as the industry’s first 5+5MHz-based customized solution for personalized communications systems (PCS) to provide extended G block frequency band on CDMA system equipment and terminals.
“ZTE offers a wide range of high quality products, competitive network construction, maintenance costs, and competitive financing,” said Public Mobile CEO Alek Krstajic. “Their extensive real-world experience and ability to smoothly evolve networks to LTE was very compelling for Public Mobile’s future growth.”
“The customized CDMA solution that ZTE is providing to Public Mobile is designed to meet the company’s unique network demand in Ontario and Quebec,” said Li Jian, General Manager for ZTE’s CDMA Products. “With our world-class CDMA equipment and solutions, we continue to work with North American operators to deliver innovative, customized and environmentally sensitive solutions with excellent service and low total cost of ownership.”
ZTE is one of the leading CDMA vendors in the global market. The contract awarded by Public Mobile builds upon ZTE’s success in the North American CDMA market following its partnership with some of the region’s leading operators, including MetroPCS, Aircell and Smart PCS.
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