Telecom Namibia said that it has awarded a US$46 million contract to ZTE to build a unified mobile network that will provide it's mobile subsidiary, Leo with a transformed 2G/3G/4G networks. Deployment is starting with immediate effect.
The contract entails the designing, planning, supply, delivery and implementation of GSM and LTE network infrastructure for Leo and Telecom Namibia.
Frans Ndoroma, Telecom Namibia Managing Directors, said, "This will result in a major enhancement of Leo's network quality and efficiency, enabling improved customer experience and richer applications on the mobile platform, and strengthening Leo's competitiveness."
Ndoroma said the deal is worth U$46 million and involves the rollout of base stations in three phases. This includes a number of road coverage sites throughout the country as well.
In terms of the contract, the project will deliver a converged switching platform for both fixed and mobile service with an IMS (IP multimedia systems) core for personal multi-media communications.
Ndoroma said building the Group's network on an IMS core platform will give customers a big advantage in terms of price and quality of service adding: "With this unique platform we will optimise time, resources, and results on all IP communication services - from fixed and mobile phone calls to Internet access, from social networks to email," he said.
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