Hong Kong CSL Chooses Nokia as a Supplier of Its 3G Network; The Agreement Calls for Supply of Equipment and Professional Services.Business Editors HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2001 CSL (Computerese as a Second Language) Said of people who love to speak high-tech words even though they often use them erroneously. See TLA. 1. CSL - Computer Structure Language. A computer hardware description language, written in BCPL. and Nokia have signed an agreement for the supply of CSL's 3G network. In addition to the supply of end-to-end network infrastructure equipment, Nokia will also provide project management service for the network implementation. Project management service will include design, installation, commissioning and integration, as well as a comprehensive set of maintenance services. The services provided include Nokia Online Services, Help Desk, Software Maintenance, Hardware Maintenance, Technical Support, Emergency Support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , as well as Operator Competence Development to maintain the competitiveness of the network after rollout. The agreement extends the two companies' co-operation which began in 1991, when Nokia became the first GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. supplier to CSL. Nokia has supplied both core and radio-access equipment, as well as GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. to CSL, which currently serves around one million GSM subscribers. Nokia will continue as a key technology partner as CSL moves into the 3G market. "We are pleased to be a provisional successful bidder of the 3G licence in Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. ," says Mr. Hubert Ng, CSL's Chief Executive Officer. "The move to 3G is a natural progression for CSL to meet the growing demand for data intensive mobile services, and by choosing a trusted partner with a long history of close co-operation, CSL is making the right decision to ensure the continued success of our mobile business well into the future." "Hong Kong has always been a 'showcase' market in telecommunications, with one of the most advanced and demanding consumer environments," says Jouko Paivinen, Vice President, Customer Operations, Nokia Networks. "This is why our long-term co-operation with CSL is of key importance to us. Nokia is extremely pleased to see this relationship continue with Nokia playing a major role in CSL's plans for success in 3G." About CSL CSL is a pioneer in the mobile communications market in Hong Kong. Combining technical and engineering excellence with an in-depth understanding of the mobile market, it translates leading-edge technologies into customer-focused solutions that meet the needs of different market segments. The Company is acknowledged as the first in Hong Kong to employ a distinctive market segmentation Market Segmentation A marketing term referring to the aggregating of prospective buyers into groups (segments) that have common needs and will respond similarly to a marketing action. strategy by marketing its services through its three mobile brands: 1010, One2Free, and "1+1" Communications. Quality, innovation and value are the commitments delivered to all mobile customers through these three brands. The Company launched its mobile services early in 1983 and today operates a world-class GSM/Dual Band network and a TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) A satellite and cellular phone technology that interleaves multiple digital signals onto a single high-speed channel. For cellular, TDMA triples the capacity of the original analog method (FDMA). mobile network. CSL also offers comprehensive pre-paid mobile services and international roaming The ability to use a communications device such as a cellphone or PDA and be able to move from one cell or access point to another without losing the connection. services with the widest coverage in more than 170 destinations in the world. The Company became the world's first operator to introduce High Speed Circuit Switched Data (communications) High Speed Circuit Switched Data - (HSCSD) A planned feature of GSM Phase 2 defining a standard for circuit switched data transmission over a GSM link at up to 57.6 (78.8?) kbps. (HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data) An enhancement to the GSM mobile communications system that enables up to four 14.4 Kbps channels to be combined to provide 57.6 Kbps data transfer. ) service in May 2000, and, in November 2000, it launched the first commercial General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) in Hong Kong. CSL was chosen "Best Asian GSM Operator" in the 2001 Telecom Asia Readers' Choice Awards, an honor the Company has won three of the last four years. About Nokia Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges. |
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