Moldtelecom launches 3G network (Moldova)

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Commercial launch of W-CDMA/HSDPA services has been announced by Moldovan state-owned incumbent telecoms operator Moldtelecom under the brand name ‘Unite 3G’. A total of MDL250 million (USD19.2 million) has been invested by the telco.

Mobile CDMA2000 1x and 1xEV-DO services is already provided by the operator and it was first introduced in the capital, Chisinau in March 2007 under the ‘Unite’ banner. Mobile broadband at download speeds of up to 14.4Mbps, video calling and high quality voice services will be provided by Moldtelecom’s new 3G.

68% of the population is covered by the 3G network at its launch along with the country’s major cities and regional centers, as well as many rural regions. Increasing maximum downlink speeds to 21Mbps and adding television to its portfolio of services on offer is also on the company’s card.