Huawei to power LTE network of Portugal Telecom

Portugal Telecom has selected Huawei SingleRAN LTE solution to launch commercial LTE services in Portugal.
Huawei’s SingleRAN LTE solution enables Portugal Telecom to integrate existing GSM networks and new LTE networks on a single platform.
The country’s largest mobile operator will be offering data speeds up to 150Mb/s and providing end users with seamless mobile services.
Customers will benefit as the new LTE network will enable rich multimedia applications such as video conferencing, high-definition content transmission, high-speed video downloads and social network updates, giving customers an unparalleled mobile broadband experience.
“Portugal Telecom is pleased to have Huawei as our strategic partner for the important launch of commercial LTE services in Portugal. We are committed to providing our customers with the best mobile broadband experience and believe that the best way to do this is by implementing Huawei’s innovative solution and drawing upon its rich commercial experience,” said Alfredo Baptista, CTO of Portugal Telecom.
“Our successful LTE partnership with Portugal Telecom is evidence of how successful our SingleRAN LTE solution is in helping operators cope with the challenges of simultaneously operating multiple networks to meet mobile broadband demands. In continuing to focus on customer-centric innovation, we remain committed to being the best business partner for all of our customers worldwide,” said Ying Weimin, president of GSM&UMTS&LTE Networks for Huawei’s Wireless Network Business Unit.
According to GSA, 72 commercial LTE networks have been launched globally, of which 34 LTE networks were deployed by Huawei.
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