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NEC and Siemens complete first stage of UK's first commercial 3G radio network
World-class mobile infrastructure powers launch of 3 services in UK
NEC and Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile) have
completed the first phase of Europe's first commercial 3G radio network for
Hutchison 3G UK, trading as 3.
The 3G infrastructure partners have helped ensure that 3 UK is the first
company to bring next generation wireless communications to UK mobile users.
NEC and Siemens mobile are supplying half of the 3G radio infrastructure
required by 3 UK in contracts announced in April 2001. The companies are
implementing the Radio Access Network (RAN) and Radio Network Controller
(RNC) equipment across London and southern England. The pace of the rollout
is without precedent in the industry: NEC and Siemens mobile have been
installing up to 140 base stations per week.
"NEC and Siemens have developed an unrivalled track record in implementing
3G network solutions worldwide," said Ben Nakamura, Senior Vice President
and member of the board at NEC Corporation. "Our fast and efficient delivery
for 3 UK further underlines this pedigree, and bears testimony to the high
calibre and commitment of our team."
"3G is now a reality for consumers. We are very happy to have played a vital
role in this change," said Lothar Pauly, board member of Siemens Information
and Communication Mobile. "The NEC/Siemens success in the pilot 3G networks
on the Isle of Man and in Monaco last year already gave us the know-how and
experience to develop and build commercial 3G networks. We have helped
enable 3 UK to be the first to market."
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