Venezuela Uses Nokia TETRA

ESPOO, Finland -- Nokia is to provide its digital TETRA professional mobile radio system to Monagas State government in Venezuela. The Nokia system will bring enhanced security communications to Monagas state police, civil defence, fire department and other municipal and national security offices. Monagas State, which has a population of around 600,000 people is a new customer for Nokia and the system is the first Nokia TETRA system in Venezuela. Under the terms of the agreement, Simtel, the Nokia Value Added Reseller for TETRA Telecommunications Systems in Venezuela, will oversee the implementation of the system, including supply, installation and commissioning. Simtel is a Venezuelan company dedicated to the integration of highly complex telecommunication systems, with headquarters in Caracas. Nokia will provide its TETRA solution and support Simtel in maintaining the competitiveness of the TETRA network after roll-out with care services and a package of training services for developing staff competencies. "Monagas State is committed to public safety and we are always seeking to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our emergency and security services, " says Giovanni Maccarone, General Director, Technology and Communications Office, State of Monagas. Nokia will deliver TETRA switching equipment, a number of base stations, dispatcher stations, and Nokia TETRA handsets. Nokia Corp.