In-Stat ranks Huawei no.1 in terms of UMTS/HSPA contracts in 2008
Friday, 6 March 2009
Huawei Technologies ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world has announced that it has been ranked first in the world for new commercial contracts won in UMTS/HSPA by leading digital communications market research group, In-Stat, said a press release.
According to In-Stat, Huawei has secured 42 new UMTS/HSPA contracts, representing 40.4 percent of the total number of new contracts signed globally, in 2008. This latest ranking means that Huawei has been recognized by various industry groups as the leader in UMTS/HSPA contracts for the third consecutive year.
"In-Stat's latest appraisal attests to Huawei's continuous efforts in developing mobile broadband solutions that meet the needs of customers. Operators around the world have given us the vote of confidence by selecting us as their strategic partner," said Mr. Wan Biao, President of Huawei Wireless Product Line.
In its report, In-Stat said: "Huawei is the only manufacturer that has deployed the latest-generation base station on a large scale. Its SingleRAN solution, which is based on its fourth generation base station platform, supports network multi-mode convergence and evolution from equipment to full network level, while reducing total costs of ownership for operators".
In-Stat predicts that the number of cellular subscribers will grow to 4.7 billion in the next five years. Given Huawei's strong mobile broadband portfolio, In-Stat is of the view that the company will continue to maintain its leadership in the mobile market.
According to In-Stat, Huawei has secured 42 new UMTS/HSPA contracts, representing 40.4 percent of the total number of new contracts signed globally, in 2008. This latest ranking means that Huawei has been recognized by various industry groups as the leader in UMTS/HSPA contracts for the third consecutive year.
"In-Stat's latest appraisal attests to Huawei's continuous efforts in developing mobile broadband solutions that meet the needs of customers. Operators around the world have given us the vote of confidence by selecting us as their strategic partner," said Mr. Wan Biao, President of Huawei Wireless Product Line.
In its report, In-Stat said: "Huawei is the only manufacturer that has deployed the latest-generation base station on a large scale. Its SingleRAN solution, which is based on its fourth generation base station platform, supports network multi-mode convergence and evolution from equipment to full network level, while reducing total costs of ownership for operators".
In-Stat predicts that the number of cellular subscribers will grow to 4.7 billion in the next five years. Given Huawei's strong mobile broadband portfolio, In-Stat is of the view that the company will continue to maintain its leadership in the mobile market.