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Ufone was a subsidiary of PTCL (Pakistan Telecom Company
Limited) the largest operator in Pakistan. Since the transnational
operator Etisalat took over PTCL last year, Ufone has become a
subsidiary of Etisalat. Ufone has a fast growing base of over 10
million subscribers thanks to its successful operations. In September
2006, Ufone selected Huawei to deploy the nationwide GSM
network at a contract value of above 550 million US dollars. Ufone
adopted Huawei's new-generation EnerG GSM solution, including
All-IP core network and BTS, to construct a GSM network covering
1,500 cities and towns of Pakistan.
Milestones
In November 2006, Ufone project was going on successfully, with
hundreds of BTSs delivered in compliance with the RFI (Ready for
installation) monthly.
In September 2006, Ufone awarded a contract worth 550 million
US dollars to Huawei for the construction of a GSM network
covering 1,500 cities and towns nationwide.
In 2004, Ufone entered into cooperation with Huawei in an
intelligent network project.
Meeting the need of ultra-fast growth of subscribers
As one of the fastest growing mobile communication markets in
the world, Pakistan is the target of international operators. Ufone
spent less than 4 months attracting more than 1 million mobile
subscribers. In order to meet the need of rapid growth of
subscribers and support its marketing strategy, Ufone needs a
partner to support its rapid expansion urgently. Ufone expects the
partner has the capacity of fast network deployment and delivery,
cutting-edge technology, and long-term investment protection to
expand its existing old GSM network.
The innovative series of GSM BTS product family introduces such
3G technologies as IP architecture, multi-carrier, high-efficiency
power amplifier, enhanced interference combination and elimination,
PBT and other RF technologies. All of that give the BTS products
greater transmitting power of 80-watt and higher static single
receiving sensitivity (-112.5 dBm), which increase coverage
radius by at least 20%, and reduce up to 30% site number at
the same coverage. The future-oriented All-IP platform is
designed to realize the smooth evolution from 2G to 3G, the
stronger capability of service support, and lower investments
of the entire network.
Huawei' new-generation outdoor macro BTS, BTS3012AE,
is designed to work in the wide operating temperature range
and powerful environmental adaptation. So it is well suited to
the hot and dry environment in Pakistan. In Islamabad, the
capital of Pakistan, this kind of BTS runs properly in the day-
and-night temperature difference up to 20 . This BTS has
enabled faster deployment for its large capacity and wide
coverage. These characteristics make the BTS3012AE very
popular.
Quick and quality delivery won trust
Huawei has set up an efficient joint project team together
with senior experts and engineering technicians from Ufone.
Thanks to the careful project organization, the construction of
the GSM network is progressing as scheduled and has
entered the delivery stage. The site processes and project
management are scheduled and implemented in hours,
which is a new record on the Pakistan communication history.
In November 2006, Huawei completed hundreds of RFI site
construction by turnkey way including civil engineering,
satisfying Ufone's need of the monthly increment of 1
million subscribers.
Close cooperation for win-win
Etisalat, Ufone's parent company, is an active transnational
operator based on the Middle East. As early as 2003,
Huawei constructed the first 3G network in the Middle East
for Etisalat. In June 2005, Etisalat signed a memorandum for
establishing the strategic partnership with Huawei. Etisalat is
on a smooth approach to internationalization, and Huawei
has grown together with the operator in this course and
strengthened its strategic partnership on a close cooperation
basis.
In 2005, Huawei's sales revenues in Pakistan amounted to
270 US dollars. As of the end of 2006, Huawei has become
the largest telecommunication supplier of Pakistan with its
sales increasing by 200%. Huawei has successfully
established good cooperation with the major operators in
Pakistan.
"The previous network roll-out was also the single
largest plan in the history of Pakistan and this time
again we are keeping the precedence. With
Huawei's EnerG GSM solution, we have been able to
provide more high-speed wireless data service, and
thus further enhance our service offerings to Ufone
subscribers.
---Babar Khan, president of Ufone
"
Ufone Quickly Deploys a Cover-1,500-Town GSM Network in Pakistan
Pakistan
Picture 2.4 BTS3012AE under the tower Picture 2.5 GSM BTS sharing site resources
>2423<
Ufone was a subsidiary of PTCL (Pakistan Telecom Company
Limited) the largest operator in Pakistan. Since the transnational
operator Etisalat took over PTCL last year, Ufone has become a
subsidiary of Etisalat. Ufone has a fast growing base of over 10
million subscribers thanks to its successful operations. In September
2006, Ufone selected Huawei to deploy the nationwide GSM
network at a contract value of above 550 million US dollars. Ufone
adopted Huawei's new-generation EnerG GSM solution, including
All-IP core network and BTS, to construct a GSM network covering
1,500 cities and towns of Pakistan.
Milestones
In November 2006, Ufone project was going on successfully, with
hundreds of BTSs delivered in compliance with the RFI (Ready for
installation) monthly.
In September 2006, Ufone awarded a contract worth 550 million
US dollars to Huawei for the construction of a GSM network
covering 1,500 cities and towns nationwide.
In 2004, Ufone entered into cooperation with Huawei in an
intelligent network project.
Meeting the need of ultra-fast growth of subscribers
As one of the fastest growing mobile communication markets in
the world, Pakistan is the target of international operators. Ufone
spent less than 4 months attracting more than 1 million mobile
subscribers. In order to meet the need of rapid growth of
subscribers and support its marketing strategy, Ufone needs a
partner to support its rapid expansion urgently. Ufone expects the
partner has the capacity of fast network deployment and delivery,
cutting-edge technology, and long-term investment protection to
expand its existing old GSM network.
The innovative series of GSM BTS product family introduces such
3G technologies as IP architecture, multi-carrier, high-efficiency
power amplifier, enhanced interference combination and elimination,
PBT and other RF technologies. All of that give the BTS products
greater transmitting power of 80-watt and higher static single
receiving sensitivity (-112.5 dBm), which increase coverage
radius by at least 20%, and reduce up to 30% site number at
the same coverage. The future-oriented All-IP platform is
designed to realize the smooth evolution from 2G to 3G, the
stronger capability of service support, and lower investments
of the entire network.
Huawei' new-generation outdoor macro BTS, BTS3012AE,
is designed to work in the wide operating temperature range
and powerful environmental adaptation. So it is well suited to
the hot and dry environment in Pakistan. In Islamabad, the
capital of Pakistan, this kind of BTS runs properly in the day-
and-night temperature difference up to 20 . This BTS has
enabled faster deployment for its large capacity and wide
coverage. These characteristics make the BTS3012AE very
popular.
Quick and quality delivery won trust
Huawei has set up an efficient joint project team together
with senior experts and engineering technicians from Ufone.
Thanks to the careful project organization, the construction of
the GSM network is progressing as scheduled and has
entered the delivery stage. The site processes and project
management are scheduled and implemented in hours,
which is a new record on the Pakistan communication history.
In November 2006, Huawei completed hundreds of RFI site
construction by turnkey way including civil engineering,
satisfying Ufone's need of the monthly increment of 1
million subscribers.
Close cooperation for win-win
Etisalat, Ufone's parent company, is an active transnational
operator based on the Middle East. As early as 2003,
Huawei constructed the first 3G network in the Middle East
for Etisalat. In June 2005, Etisalat signed a memorandum for
establishing the strategic partnership with Huawei. Etisalat is
on a smooth approach to internationalization, and Huawei
has grown together with the operator in this course and
strengthened its strategic partnership on a close cooperation
basis.
In 2005, Huawei's sales revenues in Pakistan amounted to
270 US dollars. As of the end of 2006, Huawei has become
the largest telecommunication supplier of Pakistan with its
sales increasing by 200%. Huawei has successfully
established good cooperation with the major operators in
Pakistan.
"The previous network roll-out was also the single
largest plan in the history of Pakistan and this time
again we are keeping the precedence. With
Huawei's EnerG GSM solution, we have been able to
provide more high-speed wireless data service, and
thus further enhance our service offerings to Ufone
subscribers.
---Babar Khan, president of Ufone
"
Ufone Quickly Deploys a Cover-1,500-Town GSM Network in Pakistan
Pakistan
Picture 2.4 BTS3012AE under the tower Picture 2.5 GSM BTS sharing site resources