Mobile broadband comes to Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 21, 2009

Viettel selects Nokia Siemens Networks to set up country's first 3G network

By early next year, subscribers in Vietnam will be able to access rich multimedia applications and data intensive services through their mobile phones. Viettel, the country's leading telecommunications provider is deploying Vietnam's first 3G network, and has appointed Nokia Siemens Networks as its radio network infrastructure supplier. Product deliveries begin this month.

"As the market leader, we are committed to ensuring our customers experience the best in class and most advanced services available in the market. Nokia Siemens Networks' with its superior solutions, strong local support and global experience in 3G deployments was our partner of choice to ensure the successful roll out of our planned services", said Nguyen Manh Hung, Deputy General Director, Viettel.

Under the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will provide the hardware, software and services required to build and manage the network, including skills training for Viettel's team. The network rollout will happen without interruption in any existing services.

"Viettel was recently awarded a 3G license by the government of Vietnam. As a market leader, it aims to be the first to bring pioneering services to its customers, and as a longstanding partner, we are committed to helping the company realize this goal. We will implement a solution which allows Viettel to provide high quality mobile broadband services, and also generate new revenue streams," said Krittika Mahattanakul, Head of Asia North, Nokia Siemens Networks.

About Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland.
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Note to editors

For the network construction, Nokia Siemens Networks will implement its award winning, energy efficient Flexi Base Stations. The network implementation teams will rapidly scale to high volume network roll outs to ensure a timely launch; Services professionals will work on live networks, without interrupting the existing service to support the momentum. In addition, competence development services will ensure that Viettel's staff has the requisite skills to offer up-to-date services to their customers. The network will be configured, optimized and monitored by the NetAct network management system and will help the operator with service quality assurance for its customers.

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