The agreement covers the supply of 3G RAN (Radio Access Network), for WCDMA and EDGE, as well as the complete 3G Circuit and Packet Core Network. Nokia will additionally be a key mobile Internet applications partner of Optus Mobile.
The deal is valued at over AS$900 million over the course of the seven years that it will be in operation.
Nokia will supply full end-to-end 3G solution covering applications, charging, security, network management, packet and circuit switched core infrastructure and radio access network.
This deal follows on from the extant agreement 2G relationship where Nokia has a GSM BSS infrastructure supply agreement with Optus.
Kevin Brough, managing director, Nokia Networks Pacific said in a press statement, We are delighted to continue our cooperation with Optus. The deal will enable Optus to combine the power of mobility and the internet and build on their existing business to rapidly create new services with a cost efficient 3G network. We eagerly look forward to working with Optus to grow the mobile information society in Australia.
Paul O’Sullivan, managing director mobile, Cable & Wireless Optus said, This agreement will support our aim of being the first to launch a high quality commercial 3G network in Australia. It places us in an ideal business position to lead the mobile market and offer the most advanced range of services to our customers.
