14 DAY TRIAL // Nokia Siemens Networks and Chunghwa Telecom, the largest mobile operator in Taiwan, have signed a new deal in order to enhance the Taiwanese carrier's 3G network. Following the new agreement, which is valued at 72 million Euros ($113.5 million), the new 3G network will allow Chunghwa Telecom's subscribers to achieve speeds of up to 2 Mbps when uploading and of up to 14 Mbps when downloading.
[admark=1]The number one Taiwanese carrier will trial the Internet High Speed Access (I-HSPA) network of Nokia Siemens, this enabling an easy migration to a future flat all-IP network architecture which is both faster and more cost-effective.
Talking about the collaboration with Nokia Siemens Networks, Jen-Hon Lin, President of Chunghwa Telecom Mobile Business Group, stated: "Taiwan is a pioneer in cutting edge technology deployments and has even emerged as the region's hotbed for high speed data services. Against such a backdrop, what we are doing with Nokia Siemens Networks is even more ground breaking. With their time-to-market HSPA suite of products and exceptional service delivery, we have never needed to look elsewhere."
Mike Wang, Head of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Subregion at Nokia Siemens Networks, added: "Our relationship with Chunghwa Telecom is one that is built on mutual trust. They have turned to us on numerous occasions to boost their high speed packet data traffic to keep ahead of the market and we in turn have time and again delivered cutting edge technology that sets them apart. The I-HSPA trial is just one more example of their innovative spirit in exploring solutions that can deliver the best value for money and for the environment. We are honored to partner them in this trial - a first across Greater China and Asia Pacific."
With almost 8 million customers, Chunghwa Telecom is way ahead of the other eight Taiwanese mobile carriers in terms of subscriber base, and the new network enhancement will help the operator keep its leading position in the insular country.