Nokia/Fujian Launch GPRS Network

FUJIAN Mobile Communication Corporation has joined forces with Nokia to launch the world’s first GPRS network. The services, built on the Nokia GPRS core network will be in operation in the city of Fuzhou, in Fujian province. This also marks a world first for Nokia, as the GPRS system meets the SMG31 standard, which enables the core network to cope with equipment from other vendors, as well as providing the ability to roam between operator networks. The Nokia solution meets the specifications for the China Mobile Communications Group (CMCG). The strength of the Nokia GPRS solution was underlined with the completion of WAP services over the packet data connection. In addition, Fujian Mobile Communications Corporation finalised their roaming trials with GPRS. Roaming with GPRS is a fundamental requirement in order to make future global mobile Internet services possible, based on agreements with operators in various countries around the world.