Singapore operator M1 has announced the deployment of commercial 4G LTE network in Singapore. Huawei has been awarded a five year contract valued at S$280 million, to provide the turnkey LTE solution for M1. This will include installation of macro base stations, distributed base stations and Evolved Packet Core (EPC), for M1’s island-wide next generation network.

M1’s LTE network is scheduled for island-wide completion in the first quarter of 2012.

"We are building an advanced world class mobile network which will truly enhance the wireless internet experience for our customers, and cater to the increasing demands of future mobile devices and applications,” commented Ms Karen Kooi, Chief Executive Officer, M1 Limited.

Added Ms Kooi, “With Huawei’s strong global track record and technological expertise, we are confident that this partnership will maintain M1’s technology leadership in the wireless space.”