Nokia Siemens Networks said Friday it is to power China Mobile's expansion drive and signs a EUR550 million network expansion frame agreement.

China Mobile Communications Corporation (China Mobile) has entered into a frame agreement with Nokia Siemens Networks for its network expansion project.

Under the contract Nokia Siemens Networks will design, build, maintain and optimize the radio and core network for China Mobile, which will include the market-leading energy efficient Flexi base station, mobile softswitching and Operating Support System solutions in key provinces and cities across China.

The solution supplied by Nokia Siemens Networks will help China Mobile increase its network capacity and improve customer experience, while controlling capital and operating expenditure. The contract is valued at EUR550 million.

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