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Huawei deploys Middle East HSPA network |
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Tuesday, 10 July 2007 |
Huawei has successfully deployed the largest High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) network in the Middle East and
North Africa region for Etisalat in UAE. This network covers 97% of the populated areas in the country and Etisalat was able to support more than one million 3G end-users that signed up within the first five months of 2007. Constructed by Huawei in 2003, Etisalat's original 3G network was MENA's first high-speed next-generation mobile network. In 2006, Etisalat again contracted Huawei as its sole partner to expand its 3G infrastructure as well as upgrade the network to HSPA. Huawei's high-performance HSPA solution incorporates advanced technology IP-based Radio Access Network (RAN) that supports higher data throughput while reducing transmission costs. Customers in UAE with 3G enabled-handsets can now enjoy smooth web browsing, clear video calling and fluent mobile TV entertainment without the need to change their SIM cards. In addition, Etisalat is able to offer access to television programmes in dual English and Arabic languages using Huawei's versatile mobile television solution.
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