ZTE and CSLNWM to Build the World’s First SDR-based HSPA+ Network
provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions and
#1 mobile operator CSL New World Mobility (CSLNWM), a subsidiary of
to build in
HSPA+ network making it the first large-scale all-IP network with such
technology.
Selected after a thorough competitive tender process ZTE will upgrade
CSLNWM’s existing infrastructure with a fully integrated 2G/3G all-IP
SDR-based network. Furthermore, ZTE and CSLNWM have successfully completed
testing of the HSPA+ network capability in
delivering HSPA+ (64QAM) services which can provide up to 21Mbps download
speed.
ZTE’s SDR technology provides CSLNWM’s network with increased flexibility
by reducing equipment space and power requirements, and at same time enabling
high speed, advanced traffic management and future-proof systems. SDR
solutions enable operators to upgrade to next generation networks, including
HSPA+, MIMO and LTE.
CSLNWM CEO
difficult places to deploy a network. ”Many skyscrapers and the dense
population create a complicated wireless environment. So the reconstruction of
a converged all-IP 2G/3G network is a challenging task.
”We congratulate ZTE on the system’s outstanding performance in QAM64
testing and we believe our work with them will help CSLNWM to stay way ahead
of the competition and deliver its 2.5 million subscribers superior service,”
Mr. Robbiati said.
ZTE CEO Mr.
arduous and complicated undertaking.
”ZTE set up a special project team comprised of more than 300 engineers
and technical experts to work with CSL. We are very proud that together we are
enabling the world’s first SDR-based HSPA+ network,” Mr. Yin said.
The dual-mode 2G/3G SDR CSLNWM network will be the first large-scale
all-IP network in the world, delivering superior services and user experience,
while providing a smooth transition from the existing network to HSPA+.
CSLNWM’s new network will include a single core network, RAN and network
management system and operation systems and software (NMS/OSS).
CSLNWM is the largest mobile operator in
Telstra. Its GSM/UMTS network counts over 2.5 million subscribers.
Telstra was the world’s first operator to roll-out a nationwide 3G HSDPA
network. The network was commercially launched in
an area larger than
the record time of 10 months. Telstra Australia’s Next G network operates in
the 850MHz range and is expected to reach speeds of 100 Mbps over the next few
years.
About ZTE
ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and
network solutions. The ZTE product range is the most complete 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 annual turnover to research and
development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies
developing emerging telecoms standards. It is the fastest growing telecoms
equipment company in the world, and is
manufacturer, with shares publicly traded on both the
Stock Exchanges. In the Asian Wall Street Journal’s Readers’ Survey 2007, ZTE
was among the ‘Top 10 Most Admired Companies in
was included in the Top 10 list representing the telecom industry. ZTE was
awarded the ”Most Promising Vendor of the Year” by Frost & Sullivan in its
2007 Asia Pacific ICT Awards, and was reported as the fastest growing telecom
equipment and solutions provider among the major telecom vendors worldwide by
IDC in 2007. ZTE was included in BusinessWeek’s 2006 ranking of
Brands. For more information, please visit http://www.zte.com.cn.
About CSLNWM
CSLNWM is
also the first mobile company in
segmentation strategy and it uses leading-edge technologies to provide
customer-focused services through segmented brands: 1O1O, one2free and New
World Mobility. It operates a world-class GSM / WCDMA network through which
it offers comprehensive post and pre-paid mobile services to both local and
international customers. CSLNWM is also the leading roaming operator in
Kong
than 400 mobile operators around the world. For more information, please visit
http://www.hkcsl.com. CSLNWM is a subsidiary of Telstra Corporation Limited,
(http://www.telstra.com.au).
About Telstra
Telstra Corporation Ltd is
information services company, with one of the best-known brands in the country.
Telstra is the only true media communications company in
provide customers with a fully integrated telecommunications experience across
fixed line, mobiles, broadband (BigPond(R)), information, transaction and
search (Sensis(R)) and pay TV (FOXTEL). By using an integrated suite of
network and media assets, Telstra is creating a world of 1-click, 1-touch,
1-command, any screen solutions that are integrated, operate in real-time, and
are simple, easy and valued by customers. Telstra’s international businesses
include CSL New World Mobility Group, one of
operators; TelstraClear Limited, the second largest full service carrier in
voice and satellite services and SouFun Holdings Limited, a leading real
estate and furnishings website in
For more information, please contact:
Margrete Ma
ZTE Corporation
Tel: +86-755267-75207
Email: ma.gaili@zte.com.cn
David Aitken
CSL Limited
Tel: +852-2883-3626
Email: david.aitken@hkcsl.com
Paula Muezerie
AxiCom PR
Tel: +44-20-8392-4050
Email: paula.muezerie@axicom.com
SOURCE ZTE Corporation