T-Mobile chooses its LTE infrastructure supplier

• Huawei to continue building the LTE network for T-Mobile CZ
• After the launch in Mlada Boleslav, T-Mobile will continue the LTE rollout in 2013
• Technology offers speeds of up to 150 Mbps 

Prague, 5 February 2013 – T-Mobile Czech Republic and Huawei Technologies yesterday signed a contract for the rollout of a fourth-generation mobile network. After the successful launch of Huawei LTE technology in Mlada Boleslav, T-Mobile is prepared to extend its LTE network in 2013 using the frequencies allocated within the spectrum auction or the operator’s current frequencies. The network supplied by Huawei will feature the latest generation of eUTRAN technology, which meets high quality requirements and is also environmentally friendly thanks to low energy consumption. 

The contract between T-Mobile and Huawei Technologies will bring fourth-generation mobile services to the operator’s customers – particularly mobile internet with speeds of up to 150 Mbps. The supplied technology is ready for operation in the bandwidths available for LTE, i.e. 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz. The infrastructure also enables sharing the LTE network. More customers will have an opportunity to enjoy LTE experience in this year. 

“Fourth-generation services and fast mobile internet will shape mobile services for several years to come. To be able to offer the best services to our customers, we have chosen Huawei Technologies, with whom we have been successfully cooperating for a number of years,” says Frank Meywerk, CTO at T-Mobile Czech Republic, adding: “A big task lies ahead of us – to continue the success of our 3G network, which is the best performing network in the Czech Republic. I am confident that we will offer the best high-speed experience to our customers also with our LTE services.” 

“Following our successful long-term cooperation we are really pleased to be awarded as T-Mobile’s supplier for their new generation mobile network. T-Mobile and most importantly its end users will have the opportunity to enjoy significantly higher bitrates and lower latency compared to the existing mobile networks, bringing them brand new user experiences with mobile broadband services”, says Zbynek Pardubsky, Deputy General Manager, Public Relations of Huawei Technologies Czech. “With respect to the outsourcing deal from last year, we extend our services with planning and deployment in this project”, he adds. 

About Huawei Technologies
Founded in 1987, Huawei Technologies is currently one of the world’s leading suppliers of telecommunication solutions and services, cooperating globally with 45 of the top 50 major mobile operators. Thanks to its costumer-centric and innovative approach, Huawei’s products and solutions have been deployed in more than 140 countries, helping satisfy communication needs of a third of the world’s population. Operating in the Czech Republic since 2004, Huawei has become key partner of mobile operators Telefónica, T-Mobile and Vodafone in the fields of mobile infrastructure, broadband optical and access networks, new generation intelligent networks and professional services, including outsourcing. 

Huawei also develops activities in data and communication technology for corporate and public sectors through its Enterprise division and in communication devices for end consumers through its Terminal division, which relates particularly to smart mobile phones, tablets and broadband data modems. At the end of 2012, Huawei became the world’s third largest smartphone manufacturer (source: ICD research). Huawei ranks among the most innovative companies in the world. 

Visit www.huaweidevice.cz for more information on Huawei’s Terminal division, enterprise.huawei.com for more information on Huawei’s Enterprise division and www.huawei.com for corporate information.

Contact for journalists:
Martina Kemrová      
Spokesperson                                                                   
T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s.                                                                       
martina.kemrova@t-mobile.cz                                                                     
Tel.: 603 601 150                                                                                                          

Zbyněk Pardubský                                                                   Ondřej Hampl
Deputy General Manager, Public Relations                              Managing Partner
Huawei Technologies                                                              ACCEDO Czech Republic Communications
zpardubsky@huawei.com                                                       ondrej.hampl@accedogroup.com    
Tel: +420 775 132 199

T-Mobile Czech Republic, a member of the international telecommunications group Deutsche Telekom, has almost 6.2 million customers, the number-one operator in the Czech market. T-Mobile is an integrated operator: in addition to telecommunications services, it offers comprehensive ICT solutions not only for companies, but also for other organizations and individuals. It provides outstanding services in the high-speed network, which was proved repeatedly by benchmark testing performed by umlaut (former P3) with Best-in-Test seal.

T-Mobile Czech Republic places emphasis on taking a responsible approach to the environment and society. It adheres to fair business practices, helps beneficial applications and services to see the light of day, supports non-profit organizations, small businesses and individuals, and lends a helping hand whenever crisis situations arise. The company’s employees serve as volunteers in many places across the entire Czech Republic.

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