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Nokia Wins a Significant GSM Deal in Austria
August 29, 1997
Mobilkom Austria AG, the nationwide leading GSM operator in Austria, and Nokia have signed an agreement covering the expansion of Mobilkom’s GSM network. This agreement, valued at some ATS 700 million (USD 60 million), is an important first deal of its kind for Nokia Austria GmbH.
As part of the third phase of the build-out of the Mobilkom Austria GSM network, the agreement includes the delivery of Nokia base stations and base station controllers (BSS). Nokia’s state-of-the-art network management solutions (Nokia NMS) are also part of the agreement.
Mr. Ernst Tallowitz, member of the board and technical director of Mobilkom Austria states, "Nokia’s innovative technology guarantees Mobilkom Austria not only the highest possible quality standards in the A1 network, but also the most efficient network management system. Mobilkom Austria looks forward to significant savings in operational costs with this package."
Mobilkom Austria AG is a nationwide GSM operator, who today have a 90% share of the GSM market in Austria. It is owned 75% by Post & Telecom Austria AG, the Austrian PTT, and 25% by STET/Telecom Italia Mobile.
Nokia develops and manufactures infrastructure equipment and systems for cellular and fixed networks. Nokia is the world’s second largest supplier of GSM networks, and the market leader in mobile data infrastructure. To date, Nokia GSM technology has been supplied to or ordered by 61 operators in 33 countries.
Further information:
Ms. Arja Suominen, Vice President Communications
Nokia Telecommunications
Tel. (int.) +358 9 5113 8193
Fax (int.) +358 9 5113 8199
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