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Nokia and Czech mobile operator Eurotel Praha, have signed an agreement for the supply of WCDMA 3G network including the Nokia High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) solution, continuing Nokia's long-term role in the development of Eurotel's mobile network. The deal is Nokia's first 3G contract in the Czech Republic.

Under the agreement, Nokia delivers core and radio networks including the HSDPA solution and the Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). Nokia also provides the Nokia NetAct(TM) network management solution, and services for network planning and implementation, operation and maintenance, and training.

The Nokia HSDPA solution is a software upgrade to the 3G network with which data speeds will go up to 1-2 Mbps in the first phase.

"We see 3G as a crucial step in ensuring our market leadership, and fulfilling the demand of our customers", says Toms David, Chief Strategy Officer of Eurotel Praha. "We are confident that Nokia's expertise in 3G WCDMA deployment and its ability to respond to our needs will ensure we are able to offer our customers the most advanced 3G services."

"Nokia is proud to collaborate with Eurotel on its initiative to make 3G services a reality in the Czech Republic," says Matti Palomki, Country Director, Networks, Nokia. "Our high quality product portfolio makes a strong business case for Eurotel to provide competitive 3G services to its customers."