Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 43

25-October-2004

TELECOMS

Nokia Signs $120Mn Contract With Libya

Nokia has signed a contract of over $120mn to supply Libyas General Post and Telecommunications Company (GPTC) with global system for mobile communications (GSM) and code division multiple access (CDMA) 3G equipment for a nationwide network. Deliveries began as of mid-September. In its first network deal with Libya, Nokia will be the main supplier of the operators new core network and will...