Ericsson has been selected by SingTel as sole supplier for their WCDMA system in Singapore. Ericsson will also expand and upgrade SingTel's present 2G system for a fully integrated, nationwide GSM/GPRS/WCDMA solution. The contract is valued at USD 125 million.
The agreement with SingTel comprises a complete 3G system including core and radio access network. In addition to infrastructure supply, Ericsson will provide a comprehensive portfolio of professional services including network design and systems integration. Ericsson and SingTel will work together to bring new, value added services such as video streaming to SingTel's customers.
Mr. Lucas Chow, SingTel's Executive Vice President of Consumer Business and CEO of SingTel Mobile said: "SingTel is pleased to appoint Ericsson as the supplier of its 3G network in Singapore as it has given the most attractive proposal. We are confident that with Ericsson's proven global expertise in mobile networks and technologies as well as their commitment to 3G, Ericsson can help us deliver high quality 3G services to our customers."
"We are delighted by SingTel's decision to select Ericsson," said Claes Ödman, President of Ericsson Singapore. "This important agreement reinforces the close strategic relationship which exists between the two companies. Ericsson is fully committed to support SingTel's 3G effort in Singapore and its position as the premier operator in the region."
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About SingTel
SingTel is Asia's leading communications company with operations and investments in more than 20 countries. In Singapore, SingTel has more than 120 years of operating experience and has played an integral part in the development of the city as a major communications hub. It is the largest provider of both fixed and mobile services.
Together with its regional partners, SingTel is Asia's largest multi-market mobile operator, serving 35 million customers in six markets - Australia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore.
SingTel has been recognised Best Asian Telecom Operator by industry publication TelecomAsia, for five consecutive years since 1998. The Group employs more than 19,000 people around the world and had a turnover of USD 5.80 billion for the year ended 31 March 2003.