ZTE Corp. has deployed a CDMA network for Canada’s Public Mobile offering services to 19 million subscribers across provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

As part of the deal ZTE has designed, build and operate end-to-end CDMA network including wireless, core network, service platforms and IP architecture. ZTE will also supply handsets to the operator.

ZTE will deploy over 1,000 base stations as well as 5+5 MHz based solution for personalized communications systems (PCS) to provide extended G block frequency band on CDMA system equipment and terminals.

 “ZTE offers a wide range of high quality products, competitive network construction, maintenance costs, and competitive financing,” said Public Mobile CEO Alek Krstajic. “Their extensive real-world experience and ability to smoothly evolve networks to LTE was very compelling for Public Mobile’s future growth.”

“The customized CDMA solution that ZTE is providing to Public Mobile is designed to meet the company’s unique network demand in Ontario and Quebec,” said Li Jian, General Manager for ZTE’s CDMA Products. “With our world-class CDMA equipment and solutions, we continue to work with North American operators to deliver innovative, customized and environmentally sensitive solutions with excellent service and low total cost of ownership.”