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In a deal worth euro40 M the Ethiopian Telecommunications Corp. (ETC) has selected Nokia to supply and deploy GSM network equipment, including its Connect GSM solution for optimized network coverage. It calls for Nokia, and its main subcontractor LeadCom Integrated Solutions, to supply both GSM core and radio equipment to upgrade part of ETGs existing network. Also included are GPRS for advanced data services and the company's Operations Support Systems (OSS). ETG is a new customer for Nokia's GSM solution and the first in East Africa. Delivery has begun, with the system targeted for operation in December 2004, initially in the Addis Ababa region.