Siemens to build mobile network in southern Pakistan

The order for Siemens mobile comprises turnkey delivery and installation of switching technology, mobile transmission and receiving stations (base stations), Intelligent Networks (IN) and GPRS hardware and software components for the Telenor network in southern Pakistan.

"The order from Telenor as a new customer is a further success for us as a mobile equipment provider in an interesting Pakistan market that offers much potential. Only around three percent of the 141 million-strong population use mobile telephony", said Mr. Soenke Peters, Vice President and Head of Siemens mobile networks, Middle East…