Orange Awards Huawei UMTS/HSPA Contract in Poland

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, announced that it has been awarded a UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)/HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) contract by PTK Centertel, Orange Poland. This contract reaffirms Huawei’s position as a significant 3G supplier to PTK Centertel, with a 50 percent share of the operator’s UTRAN (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network). Over the next three years, Huawei will deploy its new generation Node B solution across Poland’s major cities. Huawei’s new generation Node Bs support full-performance HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access), and IP RAN (IP-based Radio Access Network). As a result, customers are expected to get better access to the latest 3G services and mobile Internet. “We believe that Huawei can enable us to implement the most modern telecommunications technologies and provide high quality networks and services, whilst significantly reducing the total cost of ownership,” said Grazyna Piotrowska Oliwa, chairman & CEO, PTK Centertel. “This contract recognises Huawei’s commitment to helping PTK Centertel to achieve its strategic objectives.” “Huawei already works with Orange around the world, providing both mobile and core networks,” said William Xu, president of Huawei Europe. “Having already started UMTS/HSPA projects on behalf of Mobistar (FT Group) and Orange Romania, we are delighted to further strengthen our relationship, by commencing with this contract in Poland.” “Huawei is committed to fast delivery and excellent service – and it is these qualities, I believe, that are leading us to becoming Orange’s provider of choice,” continued Xu. About PTK Centertel PTK Centertel Sp. z o.o. is one of the major mobile network operators and owner of the “Orange” brand, which owned by Telekomunikacja Polska, the flagship of France Telecom group in Poland. PTK Centertel focuses on showing how technology can improve human lives and stresses the person. The brand’s main theme is ”Future is bright, future is Orange”. Orange reflects optimism, joy, freedom, simplicity and honesty. About Huawei Technologies Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks, and now serves 31 of the world's top 50 operators, along with over one billion users worldwide. The company is committed to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and growth potential for its customers. For more information, visit www.huawei.com. for your publication. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at phone number 02233 4329/30. (Wandee)

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