ZTE, a global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, is to upgrade Polish operator Polkomtel’s national CDMA network. ZTE will supply equipment for the network in the 450MHz (L band), upgrading existing infrastructure to improve coverage and enable data and Push-to-Talk services.
Polkomtel is one of the largest operators in Poland, with about 14 million subscribers. ZTE Poland will supply all equipment for the network including base stations and controllers, switching nodes, service platforms, and a GoTa digital trunking system.
“There is a growing demand in Poland for data services and high-bandwidth applications. Our subscriber base wants to be connected and make use of social networking. ZTE’s CDMA technology enables Polkomtel to stay ahead of the competition and offer consumers the quality of services and innovative applications they are looking for,” said Jaroslaw Bauc, President of the Board at Polkomtel.
“ZTE has a leading position in the CDMA space and launched the world’s first CDMA trunking solution. This will enable Polkomtel subscribers to benefit from Push-to-Talk services, in addition to the improved coverage and data services this network will bring,” said Mr Xie Junshi, Vice President of ZTE Corporation. “This agreement reinforces ZTE’s relationship with Polkomtel and the operator’s position in the Polish telecommunications market.”