ZTE Wins German 3G MVNO Core Contract

ZTE has won a contract to build a 3G core network for German mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE), Vistream. ZTE says that it will provide a series of solutions to Vistream for a network capacity of 500,000 subscribers, including an all-IP platform, ATCA (Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture) hardware infrastructure and NGHLR (Next Generation Home Location Register) systems to construct a large a simplified GSM/UMTS core network.

This is the first GSM/UMTS core network to be installed by ZTE in Germany.

"This contract is the result of a future oriented cooperation and is a further important milestone for ZTE in Europe in the mobile telecommunication field," said Zhu Jinyun, Executive Vice President of ZTE Corporation. "At the moment, ZTE Germany is in touch with all network operators in Germany and we are expecting further contracts in the nearest future."

"Vistream is committed to deliver innovative mobile services, enabling its brand partners to provide unique MVNO offerings in a very competitive market environment," said Jürgen Zimmer, CEO of Vistream.

No financial details were provided.

Article published on 3rd July 2009