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America Movil selects Nokia as main supplier for its new EDGE networks in Colombia and Ecuador
HELSINKI, Feb 11, 2003 - America Movil, S.A. de C.V. (America Movil) has chosen Nokia as the main
infrastructure supplier for its new EDGE networks in Colombia and Ecuador. Operated by America Movil's subsidiaries Comunicacion
Celular, S.A. (Comcel), and Occidente y Caribe Celular, S.A. (Occel) in Columbia, and Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones,
S.A. (Conecel) in Ecuador, the deployment of the two nationwide networks will start immediately.
The deal will allow America Movil to introduce GSM voice and GPRS/EDGE 3G data services to Colombia and Ecuador. The network
will be EDGE capable from day one.
Under the terms of the contract, Nokia will supply its high-capacity, end-to-end GSM/GPRS/EDGE solution for 800 MHz mobile
service, including both core network, radio access and related services. Included in the contract are Nokia UltraSite GSM/EDGE base
stations, as well as the Nokia circuit-switched core network, Nokia GPRS (general packet radio service) packet-core network, and the
Nokia NetAct(TM) operations support systems (OSS) solution.
The Nokia GSM/GPRS/EDGE solution chosen by America Movil offers a fast and smooth migration path from legacy TDMA systems,
helping America Movil to extend the benefits of GSM, the world's most popular mobile technology, to all its customers. As a part of a truly
global standard, the GSM path brings the incomparable benefits of global roaming and economies of scale.
Nokia currently offers several GSM/GPRS 800/1900 MHz dual-band phones and recently announced the industry's first triple-band
800/900/1900 EDGE terminal, the Nokia 6200. The prompt availability of 800 MHz phones in several price and performance categories
leverages the power of the GSM standard in both economies of scale and in peak data speeds for 3G services.
"We at Nokia are delighted that America Movil has demonstrated so strongly its commitment to the global standard of GSM and its trust
in Nokia. We are excited to deliver our EDGE technology to America Movil," said Dr. J.T. Bergqvist, Executive Vice President, Nokia
Networks. "America Movil, through its subsidiaries, is a major power in the Latin American operator market and we are very proud to
become one of their strategic network vendor partners."
About America Movil
America Movil is the leading provider of wireless services in Latin America. It has over 32 million wireless subscribers across the
continent.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the
company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding
mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly
held company with listings on six major exchanges.
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