Wataniya, Huawei sign deal for network upgradation

Wataniya Telecom, a major mobile telecom operator in Kuwait, and Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, have announced the successful contractual signature for a portion of Wataniya’s nationwide 2G/3G network upgrades as well as the deployment of its advanced 4G network.
The partnership is described as the largest of its kind in the history of Wataniya Telecom and marks a major step for the development of the company’s broadband network. The partnership includes agreements on a series of products as well as managed services.
With both 2G, 3G and the new 4G networks, Wataniya’s customers will experience a superior cutting-edge mobile broadband experience. In December 2012, Wataniya Telecom invited all of its customers to experience its new 4G network and to share their usage experience.
At the eventful signing ceremony in Barcelona during the World Mobile Congress 2013, Bassam Hannoun, Wataniya Telecom CEO, said: "We are going through a full transformation of our mobile (2G/3G) networks, and the deployment of 4G networks to offer our customers substantially enhanced network coverage and data speed.
We believe that Huawei's innovative solutions and extensive experience will enable our customers to enjoy a unique mobile experience," Hannoun added.
Huawei will provide Wataniya Telecom with its latest cutting-edge SingleRAN solution, capable of providing multiple network standards including GSM, HSPA+, and 4G into a single network.
"We are committed to being the best business partner for our customers worldwide, and will remain focused on customer-centric innovation moving forward with Wataniya Kuwait in this latest agreement," Liang Hua, SVP, Huawei, said.