Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced contracts worth US $394 Million with China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) for GSM network expansion.
The multiple contracts were signed in the first half of 2007 and reflect Motorola’s ongoing leadership in providing comprehensive telecommunications solutions. Approximately 60% of the Revenue from these contracts was recognized in the first half of 2007.
Pursuant to the contracts, Motorola supplied CMCC with GSM infrastructure equipment such as its Horizon II base stations, in addition to value added services. The expanded networks are now successfully deployed across 16 provinces and municipalities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Si Chuan, Zhe Jiang, Hunan, Guangdong, Yun Nan, Fu Jian, Hu Bei, Shan Xi, Jilin, Liaoning, Jiang Xi, Anhui, Guizhou and Inner Mongolia. The network expansion and services will enable China Mobile to not only grow its subscriber base, but better manage its complex network to provide users with more attractive high-quality services, such as multimedia functionality.
“Today’s announcement clearly illustrates Motorola’s continued success in the GSM market and its position as one of the leading equipment and services suppliers in China,” said Ruey-Bin Kao, president of Motorola China. “Our goal is to continue to provide China Mobile with a state-of-the-art GSM network that enlarges its network coverage, maximizes investment and delivers the best services to its customers.”
Li Yue, executive vice president of China Mobile, said, “As China Mobile strives to create quality of excellence, Motorola, with its advanced technologies and services, has been involved in building high-performance and cost efficient infrastructure networks for CMCC. We look forward to continued cooperation with Motorola in the future.” Mr. Li further highlighted the quality and reliability of Motorola’s solutions and services, and the company’s rapid response time in expanding the China Mobile networks..
Motorola and China Mobile have worked together for over 20 years. As of April 2007, China Mobile counted more than 330 million wireless subscribers on its nationwide network..
About China Mobile Communications Corporation
China Mobile Communications Corporation (China Mobile) was officially established on April 20th, 2000 and is directly under the supervision of the central government. China Mobile is a key state-owned enterprise created to run mobile business after the reform and restructuring of China Telecom in 2000.
China Mobile has a registered capital of 51.8 billion RMB, with assets of over 500 billion RMB and 111,998 employees. It has wholly-owned subsidiaries in 31 provinces and autonomous regions and fully holds the equity of China Mobile (HK) Group Limited. China Mobile (HK) Limited, of which China Mobile (HK) Group Limited is the major shareholder, has wholly-owned subsidiaries in 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities and its stock is publicly sold on the HK and New York Stock Exchanges.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering „must have“ products, „must do“ experiences and powerful networks — along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.
