Motorola Deploys Commercial UMTS System Enabling VIBO Telecom to Launch Island-Wide 3G Service in Taiwan
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced today that the company deployed its commercial UMTS
solutions within nine months of contract signing, successfully enabling VIBO
Telecom to launch 3G commercial service on December 6, 2005.
Motorola provided VIBO with a complete 3G networks solution including
Motorola's UMTS system and exclusive 3G handsets, enabling VIBO to launch the
latest 3G multimedia services this week to customers across Taiwan. A system
upgrade to HSDPA enabled by a simple software download will be carried out at
a future time, when VIBO opts for a 3G network enhancement.
With Motorola's high performance and cost-effective UMTS network, VIBO was
able to provide its initial 1.5 million subscribers with innovative, high-
speed 3G services, when it launched services. Subscribers now have easy access
to VIBO's 3G multi-media services, enjoying a greater variety of higher
quality voice and data services than previously available with 2/2.5G
solutions.
"The launch of island-wide UMTS service affirms VIBO and Motorola's
leading position in bringing innovative UMTS services to end-users, and marks
another milestone for Motorola's support of 3G deployment worldwide," said
Simon Leung, regional president, Motorola Asia Pacific, "Our innovative
products and global network experience enable Motorola to best support
customers such as VIBO to rapidly and cost-effectively launch 3G networks."
"Launching 3G with our attractive package of new services will enable VIBO
to capture significant market share," general manager of VIBO, David Wang
said. "The speed with which we were able to launch our commercial UMTS service
is a clear demonstration of the strength of our relationship with Motorola and
the expertise, quality and value that Motorola brings to our business," Mr.
Wang continued. "With its experience and track record, Motorola continues to
be the best choice to help us deliver high-quality, advanced services to our
customers."
Crucial to the successful rollout of VIBO's 3G network, Motorola delivered
UMTS Node B Horizon 3G base stations, a complete UMTS Radio Access Network
(UTRAN), as well as comprehensive support services to the operator. Motorola
also delivered exclusive 3G handsets, the dual-mode Motorola E770 with A2DP
(Advance Audio Distribution Profile) capability, enabling the operator to best
demonstrate the attractive features and applications available on their new
island-wide network.
Motorola's UMTS equipment enables short deployment times with its easy
installation. Motorola's network architecture is further designed to provide
easy upgrades from UMTS to HSDPA, requiring only a simple software download,
thereby enabling a cost-effective migration path. With Motorola's UMTS
network, VIBO can leverage its investments as it continues to expand its
network capabilities.