Millicom Selects Huawei to Deploy International Long-Distance Network in Central America

[Shenzhen, China, 6 December 2010] Huawei, a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced that it has been selected by Millicom, a mobile phone network provider in Latin America and Africa, to deploy an international long-distance network in Central America. Using Huawei’s One Network solution, the new network will cover three countries: Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Huawei’s One Network solution is an international and long distance call solution that is specifically designed to support new business models for highly efficient and reliable interconnectivity of international long-distance calling. One Network features precise calling control, flexible service dispatch, and simplified operation and maintenance, which will enable Millicom to introduce new types of long-distance services that open revenue streams and reinforce customer loyalty.
“With our unique strength and strong experience in deploying convergent networks, we are delighted to build a multi-country network that will increase operational efficiency and business profitability for Millicom,” said Mr. Zhang Shunmao, President of North Latin America, Huawei.
As a substitute for the legacy long-distance switches in the existing networks, Millicom will deploy an All-IP-based multi-country gateway that will significantly simplify network architecture and bring an enhanced user experience to Millicom’s customers by improving voice quality and the reliability of cross-nation calls. The deployment of Huawei’s One Network solution will facilitate a smooth All-IP network transformation for Millicom by fully utilizing the existing network resources.
About Millicom
Millicom provides affordable, widely accessible and readily available postpaid and prepaid cellular telephony services to more than 30 million customers in 13 emerging markets in Latin America and Africa, where the basic telephone service is often inadequate and where economic development and rising personal income levels are creating increasing demand for communication services. Millicom’s proven postpaid and prepaid, mass market distribution and perceived price leadership strategy have enabled it to continue to pursue high growth while delivering operating profitability. For more information, please visit: www.millicom.com
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