MILAN, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Telefónica, a world leading telecommunications operator, has selected SIAE MICROELETTRONICA as one of its main suppliers of microwave transmission for its mobile networks worldwide, to enable the launch of LTE and high speed data services.

SIAE MICROELETTRONICA supplies Telefónica in Latin America and in Europe with the latest generation microwave radio solutions; the Access Link Series - ALS, full outdoor products ALFOplus, Network Management Systems NMS5, network design and product attached services.

"SIAE MICROELETTRONICA has been working closely with Telefonica as a solution vendor and trusted partner for vision and technology evaluations. Our long lasting success at Telefónica is evidence of technical leadership and capability in serving the most advanced and demanding networks in the world" said Luigi Lovati, Global Account Manager for Telefónica.

"They have made remarkable efforts to introduce new technologies in a timely fashion, supporting our worldwide deployment plans, capacity needs and technology roadmap. Along with highly reliable and technically advanced products, SIAE MICROELETTRONICA has demonstrated flexibility in coping with the different needs that a global operator like Telefónica has," stated Cayetano Carbajo, Corporate Technology Director at Telefónica.

- About Telefónica -

Telefónica is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world in terms of market capitalization and number of customers. From this outstanding position in the industry, strong presence in Spain, Europe and Latin America, and with its mobile, fixed and broadband businesses as the key drivers of its growth, Telefónica has focused its strategy on becoming a leading company in the digital world. Telefónica has a significant presence in 24 countries and a customer base that amounts close to 316 million accesses around the world.

- About SIAE MICROELETTRONICA -

SIAE MICROELETTRONICA, founded in 1952, is a leader in wireless communication technology. Present in over 28 countries it offers to national and multinational operators advanced technological solution for microwave and millimetre wave transport, services and design. With a in-house advances RF capabilities from design to industrialization SIAE MICROELETTRONICA products bring innovation to the market satisfying the ever-changing market requirements and customer needs. For more information: http://www.siaemic.com

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