Motorola Expands Vinaphone's GSM Network in Northern Viet Nam

Contract signing ceremony in Washington marks a milestone for the long-term
cooperation between Motorola and Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications

WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola (NYSE: MOT) today
announced contracts worth $28 million with Viet Nam Posts and
Telecommunications (VNPT) Group for the expansion of the Vinaphone GSM network
across 12 Northern provinces in Viet Nam in a signing ceremony held in
Washington.
Dr. Ray Owen, general director of Motorola Viet Nam and Dr. Hoang Trung
Hai, chief executive officer of Vinaphone signed the contracts in an official
signing ceremony, marking yet another milestone in the collaboration between
Motorola and VNPT, which started more than 12 years ago and signifies the
close cooperation between the United States and Viet Nam.
Under the agreements, more than 1,000 cell sites will be deployed in
northern Viet Nam. Motorola will deliver its leading GSM infrastructure and
solutions as well as a range of comprehensive services, including network
optimization, operations and maintenance, to expand the cellular network and
mobile services of Vinaphone, a subsidiary of VNPT, in suburban and rural
areas of the country. It is Motorola's second GSM network expansion project
with VNPT in six months. Shipment of the equipment will begin in Q3 2008 and
the project is expected to be completed in 2009.
"Motorola is committed to provide leading communications technology to
meet the growing demand of Vinaphone in providing high quality and reliable
voice and data communications services to subscribers," said Ray Owen, general
director of Motorola Viet Nam.
"The contracts with Vinaphone reinforce Motorola's leadership and
commitment in the GSM market and our long-term collaboration with Vinaphone
allows the two companies to share knowledge and experiences in delivering
best-in-class mobile network and services to users in Viet Nam and support the
country's economic growth," he said.
Dr. Hoang Trung Hai, chief executive officer of Vinaphone said: "Motorola
is an industry leader and we are pleased to work with them in GSM network
deployment. The contracts aim to expand our GSM network deployed in the
northern provinces of Viet Nam last year. It will enable us to provide better
coverage, capacity and user experience in rural and suburban areas."
Motorola and Vinaphone have previously signed contracts to expand and
enhance Vinaphone's GSM network in Viet Nam's major cities, including Ha Noi
and Ho Chi Minh City, in December 2007. Besides GSM networks, the two
companies are also cooperating in expanding GPRS coverage and providing EDGE
services in Viet Nam.
Vinaphone currently provides coverage in 64 provinces and cities in Viet
Nam and has links with mobile operators in more than 60 countries and governed
territories.
About Vinaphone
A subsidiary company of Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group,
Vinaphone was officially established on June 26, 1996 as a nationwide mobile
phone network using next generation and modern GSM technology, with an eye
towards creating healthy competition in Viet Nam's mobile communication
market. By the end of 2000, Vinaphone had completed its coverage of nearly all
residential areas, industrial zones, highways, tourism spots, and border-gates
throughout the country. Many popular new services such as prepaid mobile phone
service and international roaming have been launched.
About Motorola, Inc.
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company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile
experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure,
enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices
and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation
communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100
company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6
billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our
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