Singapore 10 February 2007] Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation
telecommunications network solutions for operators around the
world, today announced that StarHub Ltd, Singapore's leading
info-communication company, has selected Huawei to provide
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)/High-Speed Packet
Access (HSPA) solutions as well as support the future upgrades of
its 3G mobile network in Singapore.
Under the agreement, Huawei will provide its innovative distributed
Node Bs to help StarHub deliver the full capabilities of HSDPA
(high-speed downlink packet access) across the island this
year.
''We have been impressed by Huawei's 3G technology roadmap,
especially their ability to deliver next-generation wireless
applications and services quickly. We are confident that Huawei's
solutions will help us deliver an enhanced 3G experience to our
customers,'' said StarHub's Head of Network and Wholesale, Mr.
David Storrie.
Huawei is a leading pioneer in the field of UMTS/HSPA solutions. It
was the first to introduce the distributed Node B solution which
allows fast network deployment at lower Total Cost of Ownership
(TCO) for its customers. It was the first to support
full-performance HSPA with 14.4 Mbps HSDPA, and the first to roll
out its 'Iub IP' transmission solution which has proven to save
transmission operating expenses (OPEX) of up to 80 percent in the
deployment of HSPA networks.
Huawei has established important partnerships with 31 of the
world's TOP50 operators including Vodafone, Telefónica, Deutsche
Telekom, France Telekom and China Mobile. To date, Huawei has won
47 UMTS/HSPA contracts worldwide.
