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Nokia to Expand Philippines' SMART GSM/EDGE and Core Network

Nokia and SMART Communications, Inc. (SMART) have signed an expansion contract worth approximately USD 70 million for Nokia to supply GSM/EDGE and core network equipment for SMART's continued network expansion program in the Philippines.

The agreement includes the GSM network solutions directed towards addressing the mass market. SMART and Nokia will also cooperate to create and test new technologies and solutions.

Nokia has been working with SMART since 1998, providing comprehensive services for the operator's GSM/GPRS/EDGE infrastructure over this period.

About SMART
SMART is the Philippines' leading wireless services provider with 17.5 million subscribers on its network as of end-September 2004. Of the total subscriber base served, 13.3 million are under the brands Smart Gold, Smart Buddy, Smart Infinity, Addict Mobile and Smart Kid. The remaining 4.2 million subscribers are serviced through a reseller agreement with Piltel under the GSM brand Talk 'N Text.

Since launching its GSM service in 1999, SMART has introduced world-first wireless data services, including mobile commerce services such as Smart Money, Smart Load and Smart Padala. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the largest Philippines telecommunications carrier, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT).

For more information, please visit www.smart.com.ph

Source: press release

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