Nokia Deploys WCDMA 3G Expansion for 3GIS in Sweden

Nokia Deploys WCDMA 3G Expansion for 3GIS in Sweden

Nokia Provides WCDMA Radio Equipment, Rollout and Care Services for Expanded Network Operations

ESPOO, Finland, April 25/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia has signed a contract extension with 3G Infrastructure Services AB
(3GIS) to expand the Swedish operator's WCDMA 3G radio network, providing
improved network coverage and capacity across Sweden. The 3GIS network is the
world's first shared 3G network, and it is planned to serve around 70% of the
Swedish population. Nokia is the sole supplier for the network.

"Nokia's strong commitment to our business and their continued and
dedicated effort to provide 3GIS with high quality service were decisive
criteria in this selection," says Jan Edhall, Chief Executive Officer, 3G
Infrastructure Services AB. "We are confident that with Nokia we can continue
to build out and operate our network efficiently."

"We are proud to extend our relationship with 3GIS with this new phase of
delivery of world class WCDMA equipment, and are confident that the Nokia
team will continue to provide excellent support to 3GIS in the future," says
Bob Bird, Vice President, Networks, Nokia.

In addition to network equipment, Nokia is providing a range of
deployment services, such as implementation services and roll-out project
management, as well as operation services, including software maintenance,
Help Desk, emergency support, hardware services, and spare part management.

3G Infrastructure Services AB is a joint venture set up by telecom
operators Hi3G Access and Vodafone Sweden in order to share network
infrastructure during the build-out of 3G UMTS networks in Sweden. 3G
Infrastructure Services AB's will build and operate a network that covers 70%
of the Swedish population. Hi3G Access and Vodafone Sweden have equal stakes
in the joint venture. Each partner in the joint venture has been granted 3G
licenses to provide 3G services to almost 100% of the Swedish population.

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and
sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to
each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and
innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging,
games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services
for network operators and corporations. www.nokia.com.

Source: Nokia

Media Enquiries: Nokia, Networks, Communications, Tel. +358-7180-38198, E-mail: networks.communications@nokia.com, Nokia, Communications, Tel. +358-7180-34900, www.nokia.com

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