Nokia is delivering a complete TETRA network using IP technology to Bulgarian 
National Service Border Police. 

The network is the first of its kind in the country and implementation has 
already started with the network expected to be operational during first half 
of 2003. 

This new TETRA network will cover the border area between Bulgaria and Turkey 
providing advanced applications such as Automatic Vehicle Location solution for 
the border authorities in order to further enhance the force's security 
communications. 

Nokia is the world's leading supplier of TETRA networks and terminals, offering 
the most modern scaleable digital radio communication solutions using IP 
technology for public safety organizations and other professional users. 
Special features include: top-class communication security, fast network-wide 
group calls, sophisticated emergency call functionality, prioritized calls, 
advanced messaging and data communication services, including IP packet data. 

Nokia will deliver TETRA switching equipment, a number of base stations, 
dispatcher stations, and Nokia TETRA handsets. In addition to network 
equipment, Nokia will provide its Network Deployment Package, which covers 
implementation, commissioning and project management; the Nokia KeyCare(TM) 
Package, which maintains the competitiveness of the network after roll-out; and 
a package of training services for developing staff competencies. 

Nokia has a proven track record in delivering multiswitch TETRA networks 
capable of providing all TETRA services uniformly countrywide. The open 
interfaces of Nokia TETRA solutions enable seamless integration to command and 
control systems.