Mobilink Contracts with Huawei and Alcatel to Upgrade Network for 3G Services | InfoZonePK

Mobilink has contracted with Chines Telecom giant Huawei and French company Alcatel for network expansion and up-gradation as the 3G Auction is around in Pakistan. The timing of agreement is important as Mobilink prepares itself for the challenges 3G presents when it comes to Pakistan.

Mobilink’s parent company, Orascom Telecom holding announced the 5 year agreement with Huawei and Alcatel to provide for the design, purchase, deployment, and maintenance of next-generation mobile network equipment and supporting services.

Mobilink says that services from world’s leading network companies will help improve service and reduce operating costs.

More specifically, Huawei was awarded 50% of the radio network and 100% of the core and value added services networks, while Alcatel was awarded the other 50% of the radio access network.