By Telecom Lead Team: African mobile operator Movicel
will launch a commercial LTE network in Angola in association with ZTE.
The jointly built network will be based on ZTE’s Uni-RAN
and Uni-Core solutions. As part of the project, ZTE will provide LTE equipment
for key Movicel markets across the country. ZTE will also upgrade Movicel’s
current 3G core network to support LTE services. ZTE will provide management
and maintenance for the network.
“Movicel is dedicated to creating a truly wireless
lifestyle for Angola. This new LTE network is a breakthrough for Angola’s
economy and society. We are confident we will build one of the biggest and best
LTE networks in Africa,” said Movicel CEO Yon Junior.
It’s a great honor for ZTE to cooperate with Movicel to
build an LTE network in Angola. We strive to improve our network delivery
ability and service quality with a view to enhancing our presence in the
African market. Movicel is one of our best partners,” said ZTE CEO Shi
Lirong.
ZTE has won 30 commercial LTE contracts globally, and has
deployed LTE network trials in cooperation with more than 100 operators around
the globe, including H3G and Hi3G in Europe and Softbank and CSL in Asia.
The announcement of the creation of a commercial LTE
network by Movicel and ZTE in Angola shows the commitment of both companies in
pioneering state-of-the-art telecommunications technology on the African
continent. LTE is the most advanced telecommunications technology currently
available and it defines a clear path toward future developments.
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