Alcatel Signs 145-million Euro Global Agreement with Vodacom For Deployment of GSM Networks in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Business Editors & High Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2002 Vodacom Congo has awarded Alcatel (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ALA) a five-year contract, exceeding 145 million euros, for the supply of a turnkey GSM 900/1800 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. wireless communication network in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC DRC Democratic Republic of Congo DRC Down (Stage) Right Center DRC Director(ate) of Reserve Components DRC Disability Rights Commission (United Kingdom) ). This global agreement will enable Vodacom Congo to enhance its existing GSM infrastructure by using Alcatel's latest products and services, which are compatible with GPRS/EDGE and are UMTS-ready. Alcatel will conduct the global project management, from network planning and design Network planning and design is an iterative process, encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network-realization, and is aimed at ensuring that a new network or service meets the needs of the subscriber and operator [1]. to implementation, including installation, integration, site construction as well as network testing and commissioning on a turnkey basis. Alcatel will supply Vodacom Congo with its Evolium solution, composed of radio access network (base stations and base station controllers) and mobile switching centers. Alcatel's solution also includes an Intelligent Network platform offering value-added services such as prepaid mobile solution, voice mail system and a short message service center. Alcatel will implement a satellite backbone network A backbone network provides a path for the exchange of information between different LANs or subnetworks.[1] A backbone can tie together diverse networks in the same building, in different buildings in a campus environment, or over wide areas. as the most suitable and reliable way to interconnect the mobile switching centers. Alcatel will also provide its low and medium capacity point-to-point microwave radio equipment for short-haul applications. Based on Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (communications) Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy - (PDH) A transmission system for voice communication using plesiochronous synchronisation. PDH is the conventional multiplexing technology for network transmission systems. technology, these systems are designed for seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. into any urban environment. "We have chosen Alcatel because they could provide us with a complete end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. as well as ensure a smooth evolution of the network and meet traffic development requirements," said Andrew Mthembu, managing director of Vodacom International Holdings and deputy CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Vodacom Group. "Our cooperation with Alcatel provides a solid base for building efficient and reliable networks which are key to our business." "This reinforces our alliance with the Vodacom Group, which dated back to 1995 when we supplied their radio access solutions in South Africa," said Marc Rouanne, president of Alcatel's Mobile Networks activities. "By supplying this new full turnkey GSM network to Vodacom Congo, Alcatel is once again increasing our footprint in Africa. We believe that mobile telephony will develop rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and we are fully committed to support its economic development by employing and training local staff." About Alcatel For more information, http://www.alcatel.com About Vodacom Vodacom is a world class cellular communications company providing a GSM service to more than 6 million customers in South Africa, Tanzania, Lesotho and Democratic Republic of Congo. Vodacom is South Africa's leading cellular network operator with 60 percent share of the market, and more than 90 percent of all new connections are prepaid customers. For more information http://www.vodacom.co.za |
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