Nokia Networks wins 3G network deal from Vinaphone

NEW DELHI: Vietnamese mobile network operator Vinaphone has signed 3G network deal with Nokia Networks.

Vietnamese operator aims to significantly enhances Vinaphone's network coverage and doubles peak download speeds to 42 Mbps.

Under the contract, telecom equipment makers delivered its Single RAN radio access network, core network elements, partner products and services expertise to bolster VNPT - Net's infrastructure serving Vinaphone 3G services.

"With Nokia Networks' technical acumen and proven services expertise, we have further enhanced the overall efficiency of our 3G network, which is now set to deliver even better network coverage, capacity and throughput - factors that are key towards ensuring complete customer satisfaction," said "Nghiem Phu Hoan, General Director of VNPT - Net Cooporation.

"In addition to further strengthening VNPT - Net's infrastructure and preparing the groundwork for 4G services, this engagement also serves as a very strong proof-point of our execution and implementation capabilities. The fact that our team was able to successfully complete the project in double-quick time underlines Nokia Networks' reputation as the partner-of-choice for operators," said Harald Preiss, Head of Southeast Asia, Nokia Networks.

Currently, Nokia Networks has 210 3G radio customers and serves more than 1 billion global subscribers in its 3G networks.

Recently, Chinese telecom giant ZTE has awarded with an exclusive contract by Vinaphone for radio spectrum refarming, to optimise services and facilitate future network planning in central Vietnam, and project is expected to complete in 2016

Vietnam has the third smallest telecom market in the Asia-Pacific region and is estimated to generate telecom revenue of $10.1bn at the end of 2020.