Nokia Enhances i Wireless' GSM in Iowa with Network Expansion and GPRS in 15 Million USD Deal; Agreement Extends Nokia's Long-Term Role as Sole Network Vendor to the T-Mobile Affiliate.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2004 i wireless, formerly Iowa Wireless Services, has extended its agreement with Nokia for the supply of a complete range of GSM network equipment, including General Packet Radio Service (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. ) capability. Nokia (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : NOK NOK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Norwegian Krone. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ) has been the sole GSM network supplier to i wireless since June 1998. The agreement is valued at 15 million USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. . Under the contract extension, Nokia will provide GSM core and EDGE-capable radio network equipment, as well as a short message service center (SMSC SMSC Short Message Service Center SMSC Standard Microsystems Corporation (New York) SMSC Spiritual Moral Social Cultural (education) SMSC Stephenville Medical and Surgical Clinic ), a GPRS capable network and implementation services. With GPRS, i wireless can provide its customers with "always on" access to Internet-based services at data speeds higher than standard GSM data, opening up the range of services for i wireless customers. "We've been very pleased with Nokia as our network vendor and feel that our firm partnership provides quality service for our customers," says Michael S. Haskins, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , i wireless. "This new agreement will enhance our service even more, with expanded capacity and state-of-the-art GPRS data services." "Nokia is extremely happy to be continuing our long-term relationship with i wireless as its sole network supplier," says Tim Johnson, General Manager, Networks, Nokia. "This extension is an endorsement of i wireless' trust in Nokia's systems. We're also happy to be providing advanced mobile Internet access through GPRS." i wireless is headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa, and is a partnership between T-Mobile USA and Iowa Network Services (INS INS abbr. 1. Immigration and Naturalization Service 2. International News Service Noun 1. INS ). Iowa Network Services, Inc. (INS) was created in 1988 when 138 of Iowa's independent telephone companies joined together to provide competitive long distance service to their customers in more than 300 Iowa communities. www.iwireless.com Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia is dedicated to enhancing people's lives and productivity by providing easy-to-use and secure products like mobile phones, and solutions for imaging, games, media, mobile network operators and businesses. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on five major exchanges. |
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