ZTE, CSL Announce Availability of the World's First SDR-Based HSPA+ Commercial
Network
SHENZHEN, Mar. 30 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
New Network Provides High-Speed Wireless Download Rate of up to 21Mbps
ZTE Corporation ("ZTE") (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code:
000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network
solutions, together with Hong Kong's number one mobile operator CSL Limited,
today announced the availability of the world's first SDR-based HSPA+ All IP
commercial network. Jointly developed by the two companies, the new HSPA+ network
will provide CSL subscribers with high-speed wireless download of up to 21Mbps,
considered the world's fastest 3G commercial network ever developed. CSL invested
hundreds of millions of dollars to establish the network.
Developed in stages since the network project begun construction in March
last year, the network will be up and running by end of March 2009. During the
first phase of the project, CSL deployed ZTE's state-of-the-art SDR technology
that allows CSL to flexibly manage their network modules and services. This
enables CSL to enhance subscribers' mobile experience through faster wireless
transmission speed.
Following the launch of the network, Hong Kong people can now experience the
fastest 3G network in the world. For the business community, Next G(TM) means
world leading infrastructure underpinning advanced corporate applications that
maximize efficiency and productivity. Consumers can experience Next G(TM) through
revolutionary mobile multimedia services that offer unparalleled usability and
functionality
CSL, a subsidiary of Telstra, Australia's leading telecommunications and
information services company, previously operated a GSM/WCDMA dual mode and
provides four different network services. With SDR technology's robust re-
deployment capability, CSL is able to smoothly transform its existing networks to
LTE, and reduce network upgrade and maintenance costs.
"We have high regard for ZTE's world-class telecom solutions and the
advantages they offer over their competitors, hence it was easier for us to
decide and again select ZTE as technology partner. With this new collaboration,
we are confident to positioning the company as a role model in the industry by
contributing our leading technologies and expertise," said Mr. Tarek Robbiati,
CEO of CSL Limited.
"To effectively help CSL fulfill their common business goal of addressing the
growing market demand for reliable and mobile application services, we provided
CSL with world-class telecom technologies and effective solutions with the lowest
total cost of ownership in the industry," said Mr. Yin Yimin, CEO of ZTE
Corporation. "This is how we show our commitment to the industry - by providing
our valued customers with robust telecom solutions and reliable technologies that
can seamlessly upgrade their networks in order to enable them develop value-added
services for their customers. We intend to further strengthen our R&D efforts in
developing more customized solutions to boost our network service quality."
Currently, several of the world's leading telecom operators such as Deutsche
Telekom, France Telecom and Telstra are taking advantage of the opportunities and
benefits that HSPA+ offer the industry. SDR technology is a key tool for
operators to easily integrate telecom technologies including GSM, HSPA, HSPA+ and
LTE networks, hence providing them with high performance network construction
capability.
To date, over 35,000 ZTE SDR base stations have been deployed in large scale
networks in countries and regions such as Hong Kong, India, Turkey and mainland
China. ZTE's SDR solutions are also the technology of choice by the Top 10 global
WCDMA telecom carriers. Previously, ZTE earned the InfoVision Award for its SDR
technology at the 2008 Broadband World Forum in Europe. It has also been
shortlisted for the Best Network Technology Advance Award at the 2009 Global
Mobile Awards for its cutting-edge SDR solution. ZTE is the only Chinese company
nominated for this global award.
Over the years, ZTE has been actively participating in promoting the adoption
of 3G in the global industry and has successfully achieved sterling results.
Among the total 660,000 3G carrier frequency created by China's three largest
telecom operators in China, ZTE obtained about 30% of the total local share,
positioning the company as the clear leader of China's 3G market. In addition, it
has secured a leading position in the previous TD and CDMA 2000 tenders in terms
of technology and telecom market. During the first phase of the current China
Unicom's WCDMA network project, ZTE leveraged on its innovative technologies and
high-quality services to establish solid presence in more than half of developed
municipalities in China, including Guangdong, Fujian, Shandong and Tianjin.
About ZTE
ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network
solutions. It has the widest and most complete product range in the world -
covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals
markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to
over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to achieve continued
revenue growth and to shape the future of the world's communications. ZTE commits
around 10% of its annual turnover to research and development and takes a leading
role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms
standards. ZTE leads China's 3G industry with about 30% share of the total 3G
equipment market in 2008. A company with sound corporate social responsibility
(CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact that strictly adheres
to the Ten Principles of the Global Compact in developing and carrying out CSR
programs. ZTE is China's only listed telecoms manufacturer, with shares publicly
traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code:
0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit
Media Contacts:
Margrete Ma
ZTE Corporation
Tel: +86-755-2677-5207
Email: ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
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Edelman PR
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