Philippines Globe Telecom goes further to the EDGE

Nokia and Globe Telecom have signed a deal for Nokia to supply GSM/EDGE equipment for Globe Telecoms Phase 10 Network expansion project. The agreement covers the delivery of Nokia Networks equipment such as base station transceiver station, mobile switching center and transit MSC upgrades, home location register, intelligent network, as well as the implementation services related to the network subsystems elements.

This deal follows the recent announcement for Nokia to rollout Globes EDGE network solutions in Metro Manila. Deliveries are expected to start in first quarter 2004, with equipment put into operation based on a progressive schedule. Globes Phase 10 Network expansion project is aimed at providing coverage to rural areas and adding capacity to the network to meet forecasted subscriber growth in 2004. Globe Telecom, Inc. is primarily owned by Ayala Corporation and Singapore Telecom International. It also offers a broad range of wireline voice communication and data transmission services as well as domestic and international long distance communication services.


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