Nokia Siemens to Ramp Up Chinese 3G Staffing Numbers

Nokia Siemens to Ramp Up Chinese 3G Staffing Numbers

Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has announced that it is to increase its TD-SCDMA trained engineers to over 1,200 staff, over an undefined timeframe. The company recently obtained the official approvals for deployment of its TD-SCDMA equipment from Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

NSN was the major solution supplier for China Mobile Shen Zhen TD-SCDMA network’s planning, construction and optimization.

Adds Steven Shaw, head of Services in Greater China region of NSN, “We have gained invaluable experience in working with China Mobile in the Shen Zhen TD-SCDMA network. With our strong base in 2G and rich global experience in 3G deployment, comprehensive TD-SCDMA portfolio, strong local service support and clear evolution path to LTE, we are confident in helping operator customers to fulfill their goals.”

NSN shareholder, Nokia is a 49% holder in a Chinese joint venture, Potevio with China Putian to develop network infrastructure based on the Chinese 3G standard. Potevio was set up in 2005 and has also been the major supplier of equipment to China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA trial networks in Tianjin and Qinhuangdao.

Last month, Nokia’s vice-president of Greater China sales, David Tang said that the firm would launch a range of handsets based on the Chinese 3G standard.