ZTE Strengthens Relationship with Germany's T-Mobile
SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- ZTE Corporation ("ZTE"), the
leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions
today announced that it has established a cooperation with T-Mobile, one of
Europe's largest mobile operators. This cooperation covers handsets and data
card devices for mobile applications. T-Mobile and ZTE have declared a new
strategic partnership spanning all the European markets of T-Mobile.
The signing of a General Framework Agreement (GFA) on handsets and data
cards emphasizes the intention to strengthen the cooperation between T-Mobile
and the Chinese telecoms equipment provider. The GFA represents a contract
framework that spans the whole handling of a project and the possible
adjustments of ZTE's mobile products for T-Mobile. Both partners agreed on the
implementation of joint projects in the future. The GFA was signed on 18
November 2008 in Macao.
ZTE possesses a very good and long lasting relationship with Germany's
No.1 network operator Deutsche Telekom and it's affiliate T-Mobile. The
relationship has been stepped up considerably in the last few months, this is
why ZTE has opened a new office in Bonn. ZTE now has a dedicated business unit
in Bonn, aiming to support Deutsche Telekom in setting up modern
infrastructures for fixed and mobile networks.
About T-Mobile International:
T-Mobile International is a global leader in mobile communications
offering wireless voice, messaging and data services capable of reaching 128
million people, as at 31st December 2008, where they live, work and play.
T-Mobile International operates in 12 countries world-wide.
The company provides its customers with the latest technologies and
innovative multimedia services, and is a global pioneer of the mobile Internet.
T-Mobile is a founding member of FreeMove, one of the world's leading business
alliances delivering simple, cost-effective roaming services to over 230
million customers around the world.
T-Mobile International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG,
one of the fore-most integrated telecommunications companies worldwide. With
its three product brands, T-Home, T-Mobile and T-Systems, the company offers
its customers around the world modern telecommunications products and services
from fixed-network telephony, broad-band Internet, mobile communications and
ICT solutions. For more information about T-Mobile International, please visit
http://www.telekom.com .
