Nokia Siemens wins EUR 180 mln GSM network deal in China

Nokia Siemens Networks deepens its ties with Henan Mobile Communications Company (Henan MCC) with a GSM network expansion, EDGE introduction as well as network planning and implementation services deal worth close to RMB 2 bln (EUR 180 mln).

Under the deal Nokia Siemens Networks will become the sole supplier of EDGE for Henan MCC in addition to already being a leading supplier of its GSM networks. EDGE commercial services will begin from September.

China Mobile Group Henan Co. is the wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile. The network covers 100% of Henan – China’s most populous province – and offers international GSM roaming access with 271 operators in 206 countries and regions, including Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, and GPRS roaming through 214 partner operators in 106 countries and regions.