Malta's leading wireless operator, Vodafone Malta Ltd., has contracted Siemens Communications Group to build its 3G/W-CDMA network. This network, which will cover the entire island, will be available to personal users, business customers and tourists later this year. Siemens has a good track record having already built its GSM network.
To build the 3G/W-CDMA network, Siemens will plan, design and optimize the entire radio network, and will supply and install the radio and core network technology. This will enable subscribers to download large volumes of data, such as video clips or e-mail files, for example, over their mobile handsets or laptops while they are out and about. "Excellent network quality and attractive 3G services are crucial factors in subscriber acceptance of W-CDMA," said Christoph Caselitz, president of the Mobile Networks Division at Siemens Communications. "We are pleased to be able to contribute to successful 3G network operation in Malta with our technology and know-how."