Huawei Technologies, announced that it has been chosen by AXIS, Indonesia's newest GSM and 3G operator, as a key partner in rolling out its full service national network.
Under the agreement, Huawei will design, build, deploy, and manage AXIS' 2G/3G network within the island of Java, Bali, Lombok, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi for a period of 3 years to 2010. Specifically, Huawei would be responsible for close to 4,000 sites across the country, on GSM and 3G radio access, optical, and microwave transmission. In addition, Huawei would also be providing a nationwide core network and intelligent network (IN) system to AXIS.
According to Erik Aas, President Director and CEO AXIS, Huawei will continue to be part of AXIS' next phase of growth.
On the other side, Ma Yue, President Director of PT Huawei Tech Investment said that Indonesia represents a major growth market and Huawei would strive to help AXIS to realize its potential.
Since launch in February 2008, AXIS is now available in over 90 cities, covering around 25% of the population. With over 2000 base stations on air and over 1 million customers AXIS has achieved significant momentum. As part of its national network expansion programme, AXIS is planning to build over 8,000 base stations by end 2010 with national coverage achieved by 2009.
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