Motorola to increase Vodafone’s network capacity
and coverage in Turkey, provide complete managed service under eight-year
contract 
Basingstoke, UK – 6 December 2006 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) announced today
it has won a major contract to upgrade, extend and manage Vodafone’s nationwide
GSM network in Turkey.
Under the eight-year contract, Motorola will modernize and upgrade Vodafone’s
radio access network to increase coverage and capacity. In addition, Motorola
will assume responsibility for operational management of the network.
As part of the access network modernization program, Motorola also will ensure
the 3G readiness of key sites.
In addition to the benefits of enhanced network quality and performance, the
agreement is expected to improve Vodafone’s network operating costs and provide
it with greater predictability of related expenses.
“Motorola is proud and excited to have been chosen by Vodafone to play a major
role in its operations in Turkey over the next eight years,” said Jose
Figueroa, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Networks &
Enterprise EMEA. “Today’s announcement clearly demonstrates Motorola’s
commitment to GSM and our ability to deliver innovative, managed services that
will help secure long-term cost efficiencies for Vodafone.”
“As part of Vodafone Group’s strategy, Vodafone remains committed to delivering
greater value to our shareholders by securing greater cost efficiencies in new
and innovative ways. At the same time, we constantly strive to enhance our
customers’ mobile experience,” said Attila Vitai, CEO of Vodafone Turkey. “We
are confident that this agreement with Motorola will deliver on both of these
important goals to the benefit of our customers in Turkey, and we look forward
to working with Motorola in a long and productive partnership.”
Source: Motorola press release
