Oasis Sprl, the Congolese operation of Millicom International Cellular, has awarded Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Huawei”), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, a turnkey contract to provide a brand new GSM network. Under the first phase of the contract, Huawei will supply and install its leading edge Huawei EnerG GSM technical platform and deploy more than 500 base stations across the country.
The state-of-the-art network will offer quality voice communication as well as high speed Internet, video on demand, MMS, electronic payments and other attractive features. Millicom DRC will be launching the network with a capacity of over one million subscribers with a new brand name in the third quarter of this year. The initial phase of the network will cover 85 per cent the population in the largest 182 cities of the Congo.
The Huawei EnerG GSM platform introduces 3G and new technologies to enhance GSM performance. The platform is small in size but features a large capacity and supports multiple RF technologies and efficiently improves network performance. It also decreases the cost of network construction and operations and maintenance expenditure. The solution provides for smooth evolution to GERAN and UMTS enabling 3G-like service while protecting the existing network investment.
“It’s a milestone occasion for both companies,” said Gaël Campan, Oasis Sprl CEO. “Millicom and Huawei’s collaboration will open a new era for the cell phone industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The country is a pioneer in the mobile industry and deserves the highest standard of product quality and services. Our partnership with Huawei will enable us to create a more competitive market for better customer satisfaction.”
“Huawei is honored to become Millicom DRC’s partner offering a future-proof network and enriched communication experiences to DRC subscribers”, said Mr. Jingwen Tao, President of Huawei South Africa. “We look forward to a close long-term partnership with Millicom DRC. With our vision of enriching people’s life through communications, Huawei is committed to bringing excellent services and world-class innovative technologies to benefit DRC customers.”
Due to Huawei’s continuous investment and innovation in GSM, over 100 million global subscribers are being served by Huawei EnerG GSM solution. Massive commercial implementations have been deployed in more than 60 countries. Series of Huawei GSM BTSs have been applied over 500 thousand TRXs.
About Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd:
Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation networks for telecommunications operators around the world. The company is committed to providing innovative and customised products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for our customers. Huawei’s products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serving 28 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.huawei.com.
About Millicom International Cellular S.A:
A leading operator of cellular telephone services in the world’s emerging markets. Millicom has interests in 17 cellular systems in 16 countries, focusing on emerging markets in South East Asia, South Asia, Central America, South America and Africa. Millicom's cellular operations have a combined population under license of approximately 392 million people. For further information on Millicom, please visit our web site at http://www.millicom.com
