PARIS-Nortel Networks announced it won business from Airtel Movil SA, Spain’s second-largest wireless carrier.
Nortel will build the initial phase of Airtel’s UMTS network. The deal, subject to a definitive agreement, is valued at $100 million, according to Nortel.
Airtel said it plans to become the first operator to offer UMTS service to business and residential customers in 23 major urban areas across Spain in August 2001.
The is Nortel’s second major UMTS contract win in Europe. In May, BT Cellnet chose Nortel as a principal supplier for its nationwide UMTS network in the United Kingdom.
