Chinese operator China Mobile has selected Nortel Networks to expand its wireless network in six regions under a series of contracts collectively estimated at $150 million. The expansion will increase subscriber capacity by 3.48 million to approximately 18 million across the selected regions. Network optimisation services will allow China Mobile to standardise service pricing across all regions. The equipment provided will be GSM/UMTS based and will be HSDPA ready to support HSDPA upgrade through software installation in anticipation of China licensing 3G services.
The expansion will also support China Mobile’s National Rural Network Project.
