NEC and Transmode upgrade MegaFon's mobile network
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
London, Moscow and Stockholm, 16 May 2013 - NEC Corporation today announced that
CJSC NEC Neva Communications Systems (NEC), together with Transmode, has
supplied MegaFon, one of Russia's largest telecom operators, with optical
networking equipment (Metro WDM*). The delivery has been made to six of the
eight branches of MegaFon under a frame agreement of expanding the operator's
network capacity.
MegaFon aims to significantly increase its network transmission capacity in
order to prepare networks for LTE and to optimize the company's transmission
costs. The networks are now live in the Stolichny, Kavkaz, Center, Volga, Ural
and Far East branches of MegaFon.
"The development of 4G networks is a top priority for MegaFon as well as
modernization of the existing network. We are making all efforts to ensure the
stability and high quality of services by investing in infrastructure with
maximum effectiveness," said Igor Shirokov, Deputy CEO for Infrastructure,
MegaFon.
Raymond Armes, Managing Director of NEC Neva, said: "Based on NEC's worldwide
experience and our relationship with Transmode, we are able to provide both the
best possible solutions and services to help MegaFon upgrade its network in a
fast and cost effective manner."
Björn Andersson, Transmode's Vice President of sales, said: "Announcing MegaFon
as a new customer through our key strategic partner, NEC, is a great
achievement. We look forward to supporting MegaFon in its plans to improve user
experience, drive down network costs and offer new service capabilities as they
continue to expand their network."
* Wavelength Division Multiplexing
For more information please contact:
Shinya Hashizume Valeria Podgornaya Ola Elmeland
NEC Europe Ltd. CJSC NEC Transmode Systems AB
shinya.hashizume(at)emea.nec.com Neva Communications Systems ola.elmeland(at)transmode.com
+44-(0)20-8836-2167 v.podgornaya(at)nec.ru +46-8-506-882 71
+7-812-438-3999
About MegaFon
MegaFon OJSC is a leading Russian universal telecommunication service provider,
operating in all segments of the telecommunications markets in Russia. MegaFon
was incorporated in June 1993 as CJSC "Northwest GSM" and renamed OJSC "MegaFon"
in 2002. MegaFon was the first operator with a network covering all regions of
Russia. The Company and its subsidiaries have licenses to operate in all of the
Russian regions and in the Republics of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Tajikistan.
The Company was the first in Russia to launch 3G for commercial operations and
is currently in the number one position among all operators in the provision of
mobile Internet, and in the number two position as to the number of active
subscribers in Russia.
In 2009, MegaFon was selected as the Mobile General Partner of the XXII Winter
Olympic Games and XI Paralympic Games to be held in Sochi in 2014.
As a result of its acquisition of the Synterra Group, one of the leading Russian
backbone operators, in June 2010, MegaFon substantially increased its fixed-line
B2B and B2G businesses, as well as its provision of fixed broadband services. In
July 2012 MegaFon was awarded one of four ten-year licenses for the provision of
4G/LTE services throughout the entire Russian Federation and, through its MVNO
arrangement with Yota, had already started providing these services in 81 towns
and cities in 29 different regions by the end of March 2013. In September 2012
the Company acquired the VAS Media group of companies, which are now being
integrated with MegaLabs, its R&D subsidiary. In December 2012 the Company
acquired a 25% interest in the Euroset retail chain, the largest chain in Russia
providing telecommunications goods and services, and is committed to acquire a
further 25% within the next three years.
In November 2012 MegaFon successfully completed an initial public offering on
the Moscow Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. As of 31 March 2013,
MegaFon has two principal shareholders, companies in the AF Telecom group
(approximately 50.01%) and the TeliaSonera group (approximately 25.17%).
Additional shares are held by its CEO, Ivan Tavrin (1.25%) and by a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company (8.82%, of which Mr. Tavrin has the right to acquire
up to 3.75% at various times prior to 2017), while the public float represents
approximately 14.75% of the outstanding shares.
About NEC Corporation
NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies
that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination
of products and solutions that cross utilise the company's experience and global
resources, NEC's advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs
of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological
innovation to empower people, businesses and society. For more information,
visit NEC at http://www.nec.com
NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Other
product or service marks mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective
owners. ©2013 NEC Corporation.
About NEC Neva Communication Systems
CJSC "NEC Neva Communications Systems" was established in May 1997 as a local
factory of NEC's digital switching system and provides engineering, system
integration and professional services. NEC has owned 100 percent of its shares
since Autumn 2009. For detailed information, please, visit the website
http://ru.nec.com
About Transmode
Transmode is a global provider of packet-optical networking solutions that
enable fixed line and mobile network operators to cost effectively address the
capacity needs created by the rapid growth in video and data traffic. These
solutions are important building blocks in next-generation high-speed optical
networks that support services such as broadband backhaul, mobile data backhaul,
video delivery services and cloud computing. Transmode's solutions are designed
to increase the capacity, flexibility and functionality of metro and regional
networks and are based on Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) and transport
technologies such as Ethernet. Transmode's Native Packet Optical 2.0
architecture gives customers key advantages such as cost efficient Ethernet
services, ultra-low latency, low power consumption and future proof network
design.
Transmode is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX
Stockholm Exchange (TRMO). Since 2000 the company has installed more than
40,000 systems for over 500 fixed and mobile network operators, service
providers, large enterprises and public institutions in over 45 countries across
the globe.
For additional information about Transmode, please visit www.transmode.com
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