Alcatel-Lucent and China Mobile sign a USD1 billion framework agreement

Alcatel-Lucent (Alca-Lu) has announced it has signed a USD1 billion framework agreement with China Mobile to provide mobile communication equipment and services. This agreement was secured through Alcatel-Lucent’s flagship company in China, Alcatel Shanghai Bell. Under the contract Alca-Lu will provide China Mobile with mobile core network solutions, wireless network solutions, TD-SCDMA equipment, applications, transmission and IP router equipment and related services. ‘We are delighted to be selected to continue providing solutions and services to China Mobile. China Mobile is one of our company’s main strategic cooperation partners,’ said Olivia Qiu, President of Alcatel Shanghai Bell, ‘The strategic frame agreement with China Mobile reinforces Alcatel-Lucent’s position as a trusted partner, as China Mobile relies upon our network solutions and services to meet their growing demand for mobile and now fixed services and in advancing China’s telecommunication industry.’