Huawei Expands Digitel

MANILA, Philippines -- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Huawei”)，a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced the signing of a GSM network expansion contract with DIGITEL MOBILE PHILIPPINES INC. (“DIGITEL”), the third largest GSM mobile operator in the Philippines. As part of the contract, Huawei will expand DIGITEL’s mobile network with its large-scale base transceiver stations (BTS), which will allow DIGITEL to offer better and faster voice, mobile and data services to its subscribers.

Huawei’s EnerG solution incorporates 3G technologies, which helps operators to greatly reduce OPEX and CAPEX. Huawei’s GSM BTS will be deployed to cover the whole Manila city in the Philippines, helping to improve the congested mobile traffic and enhancing greater indoor coverage in the densely populated city. With excellent network performance, DIGITEL’s expanded network will allow it to generate quicker subscriber growth.

Commenting on the current GSM network constructed by Huawei, Mr. John Joey T. Terrenal, Senior Vice-President of DIGITEL, said, “The GSM network implemented by Huawei has been running well since 2005. We are fully satisfied with Huawei’s solutions, products and after-sales services.”

“This contract marks the continuity of a long-term partnership between DIGITEL and Huawei, and we look forward to an even closer partnership with DIGITEL in the long run,” said Mr. Liu Jiangfeng, Vice President of Huawei Asia Pacific Region. “With our vision to enrich people’s life through communications, Huawei is committed to bringing excellent services and innovative technologies to the Philippines market through our partnership with DIGITEL.”