Nokia Networks boosts coverage and speed of Vinaphone network

• Significantly enhances Vinaphone's network coverage and doubles peak download speeds to 42 Mbps

Hanoi, Vietnam - 19 November 2015

VNPT - Net, a state-owned operator and subsidiary of the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), has contracted Nokia Networks to provide and roll out its 3G network. Under the contract, the company delivered its Single RAN radio access network, core network elements, partner products and services expertise to bolster VNPT - Net's infrastructure serving Vinaphone 3G services.

Nghiem Phu Hoan, General Director of VNPT - Net Cooporation, said:

"As one of the country's most preferred operators, we are bound to our commitment to offer a truly rewarding service experience to our subscribers, irrespective of the upsurge in wireless traffic. With Nokia Networks' technical acumen and proven services expertise, we have further enhanced the overall efficiency of our 3G network, which is now set to deliver even better network coverage, capacity and throughput - factors that are key towards ensuring complete customer satisfaction."

Harald Preiss, Head of Southeast Asia, Nokia Networks, said:

"In addition to further strengthening VNPT - Net's infrastructure and preparing the groundwork for 4G services, this engagement also serves as a very strong proof-point of our execution and implementation capabilities. The fact that our team was able to successfully complete the project in double-quick time underlines Nokia Networks' reputation as the partner-of-choice for operators."

Click here for a photo of the Single RAN Nokia Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station.

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Nokia Networks has 210 3G radio customers and serves more than 1 billion global subscribers in its 3G networks.