3G Infrastructure Services signs agreement with Netel AB
3G Infrastructure Services signs agreement with Netel AB 3G Infrastructure Services AB has signed an agreement with Netel AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Peab. The agreement relates to the planning, construction and installation of UMTS base stations. The two Swedish mobile operators Hi3G and Europolitan Vodafone have decided to build and operate a common infrastructure for third generation mobile telephony, UMTS, outside the major urban areas. This will be built and operated by the jointly owned company, 3G Infrastructure Services AB, and will be integrated with the operators' respective infrastructure, currently being built separately by both operators in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Karlskrona. Netel's task is to assist 3G Infrastructure Services AB in the construction of base stations for the shared infrastructure. This work includes identifying suitable locations for base stations, negotiating for the rights to their use and applying for planning permission, otherwise known as site acquisition, as well as planning, construction and installation. The frame agreement applies initially to 300 base stations, and 3G Infrastructure Services will have an option on extending its order until 31 December 2003. "We will be collaborating with a number of suppliers on constructing and operating the shared infrastructure of our owners. Netel will be a key partner in the rapid establishment of base stations for this infrastructure," says Jan Edhäll, Managing Director of 3G Infrastructure Services AB. "We view 3G Infrastructure Services AB as a strategic partner and are very honoured to have been given this assignment. It fits in well with our business concept of offering turnkey solutions," says Erik Salling, Managing Director of Netel AB. For more information, please contact: Jan Edhäll, Managing Director of 3G Infrastructure Services AB Tel.: +46 708 38 99 22, e-mail: jan.edhall@3gis.net Erik Salling, Managing Director of Netel AB Tel.: +46 733 375 000, e-mail: erik.salling@netel.se 3G Infrastructure Services AB was formed in April 2001 by Hi3G and Europolitan Vodafone. The company's objective is to build and operate the infrastructure that will enable operators to offer their customers UMTS-based mobile services outside Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Karlskrona. When the rollout is completed, 70 per cent of the Swedish population will have access to faster communication via the company's infrastructure, which will be integrated with the operators' respective networks. 3G Infrastructure Services AB is undergoing strong growth and plans to have a staff of 100 by the end of the year. Netel AB has distinguished itself as a tele- and datacommunication company with extensive expertise and a turnkey approach. As part of the Peab Group, we are able to combine the dynamic qualities of a small company with the resources of a larger one, doing business at the cutting edge of technology. We develop, supply and control all services involved in planning, implementing and maintaining 3G mobile systems and fixed broadband networks. We have the experience and resources to take on overall responsibility for complete infrastructure construction projects - from the initial network planning to the technical installation, operation and maintenance of mobile and fixed networks for national and international operators. Our goal is to be the obvious choice for the telecoms and datacoms industry as regards services for both network solutions and infrastructure construction. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/10/18/20011018BIT00090/bit0002.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/10/18/20011018BIT00090/bit0002.pdf