Nokia Siemens wins China Mobile network deal

China Mobile Communications Corp. has selected Nokia Siemens Networks for its network expansion project. Under the contract Nokia Siemens will design, build, maintain and optimize the radio and core network for China Mobile, which will include the energy efficient Flexi base station, mobile soft switching and Operating Support System solutions in key provinces and cities across China.

The solution supplied by Nokia Siemens Networks will help China Mobile increase its network capacity and improve customer experience, while controlling capital and operating expenditure. The contract is valued at approximately $873 million.

Zhang Zhiqiang, head of Nokia Siemens Greater China region said, "We are glad to continue our strategic cooperation with China Mobile to help the company meet its goal of providing high quality service to customers. Our solution is future proof since it allows a smooth migration to IP networks and is energy efficient; making it the right choice for China Mobile."

Nokia Siemens Networks services experts will ensure a successful network deployment and on time network launch and at the same time improve network reliability and availability. A tailored and optimized network design will help China Mobile to minimize the required network capital expenditure, gain a roadmap for network evolution and achieve full potential of the product for the best possible network performance.