CBI member Huawei - winning networks in UK

 

 
[Image courtesy of www.huawei.com & www.everythingeverywhere.com]

This week, CBI member and Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei won its first major wireless network order in the UK, signing a four-year deal to upgrade the 2G network of leading UK mobile operator and fellow CBI member Everything Everywhere.

Huawei's deal with Everything Everywhere will produce one of the most advanced, high-quality 2G networks in the UK, significantly increasing network capacity and coverage for its customers and demonstrating Huawei's rapidly growing contributions to the British economy.

Commenting on the deal, Emin Gurdenli, Vice President of Network Services for Everything Everywhere, said, "Huawei's cutting-edge technology and professional, dedicated team with unrivalled global Radio Access Network experience will enable us to rapidly achieve our objective of building one of the biggest and best mobile networks in the UK and providing our customers with the best possible network experience."

Please click here to read Huawei's official press release and here for additional media coverage.

China Direct would like to thank Pauline Shearman of the CBI's International Office team in the UK and Ben Cooper in Beijing for this information.