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Nextel selects Huawei for 3G Network in Mexico and Brazil

February 16, 2011Telecoms3G, Brazil, Mexico, Nextel, NII HoldingsLatin Target

Huawei has won a contract from Latin American mobile operator NII Holdings, which operates under the Nextel brand name. Under the terms of the agreement, Huawei will provide equipment and related services for Nextel’s new W-CDMA networks in Mexico and Brazil.
Huawei will deploy W-CDMA services to build Nextel Brazil and Nextel Mexico’s W-CDMA networks on recently acquired 3G spectrum licenses in Mexico and 3G spectrum for which Nextel Brazil has successfully bid in Brazil. Huawei will develop and deliver the core network, radio access network (RAN) and backhaul, which will be customized for Nextel’s push-to-talk service.

See the Nextel Telecomunicações, Ltda. (Braxil) and Comunicaciones Nextel de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. records in Latin Target.

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Ericsson Wins HSPA+ Contract in Bermuda

April 7, 2010Uncategorized3G, Bermuda, Caribbean, Digicel, Ericsson, HSPA+, Wayne CainesLatin Target

Digicel Bermuda says that it has awarded a contract to Ericsson for the deployment of a HSPA+ network upgrade. The contract is worth US$9 million, and deployment has already commenced.

Digicel Bermuda CEO, Wayne Caines, said of the announcement: “With the launch of 3G+ from Digicel, Bermuda joins only 12 other countries in the world who have upgraded to this elite new technology and it will put us firmly on the map for any potential businesses or investors looking at Bermuda as a base. In addition, our customers will benefit from a network that offers the fastest speeds and better quality of calls with widespread coverage. Our team is working around the clock to rollout the state-of-the-art 3G+ network which we look forward to launching in the coming months.”

Figures from the Latin Target analysts shows that Digicel Bermuda ended last year with 33,000 subscribers. This represented a market share of 36% in the small island nation.

Wayne Caines contact record in Latin Target. Digicel Bermuda record in Latin Target.

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Digicel plans to HSPA+ Upgrade in 2010

November 4, 2009Uncategorized3G, Bermuda, Caribbean, Caribbean and Latin America, Digicel, HSPA+, Wayne CainesLatin Target

Digicel Bermuda has announced plans to offer a HSPA+ upgrade early next year – with the network deployment already under way.

Wayne Caines, CEO of Digicel Bermuda said; “From next year, Digicel’s Bigger, Better 3G+ Network will be the fastest network available in Bermuda. Digicel always sets new standards in everything it does – and this move is no different.

“Our 3G+ network will use the very latest in 3G technology which deliver speeds that are a number of times faster than the standard 3G speeds that customers in Bermuda have available. To ensure our customers always get the best, we have chosen what is known as “Evolved HSPA technology” – which is only in use by twelve other networks across the globe. That means Digicel customers will enjoy ground breaking internet speeds on their handsets and access to the biggest and best network wherever they are on the island and at an affordable price.” In addition to launching its 3G+ network, Digicel will continue to maintain and enhance its data-enabled island-wide EDGE network.

Wayne Caines contact record in Latin Target.

Digicel Bermuda record in Latin Target.