Category: Ericsson

Ericsson / Toshiba

Ericsson Will Provide Mobile Broadband Modules for Toshiba

July 1, 2008

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has become partner of choice for the integration of HSPA mobile broadband modules into Toshiba’s business laptop range in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) is the world’s most widely deployed mobile broadband technology, with 198 commercially deployed networks available in 86 countries worldwide.

As the use of wireless LAN (WLAN) technology becomes increasingly widespread, the demand for real mobile broadband access to the Internet and company networks anytime/anywhere has significantly increased. Market analysts[2] predict that laptops will remain the key mobile productivity tool for business and that HSPA technology will play a key role in this.
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Ericsson / Network / News

Ericsson and Far EasTone Sign Major HSPA Expansion Deal in Taiwan

April 2, 2008

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) today announced a new contract with leading Taiwanese operator Far EasTone Telecommunications (Far EasTone) for its HSPA network expansion. The move will give Far EasTone the highest HSPA penetration in Taiwan – up to 95 percent of the population – and allow subscribers to enjoy the fastest mobile broadband speeds available.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will enhance HSPA coverage and also help Far EasTone to expand its transmission network capacity, and to enhance its mobile positioning service solutions. Ericsson will also be responsible for spare parts management service as well as support services. Network deployment and integration have started.

Ericsson’s backhaul solution will help Far EasTone to cost-efficiently increase its transmission network capacity, allowing better HSPA service quality and overall network performance. Ericsson’s enhanced positioning solution, Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS), offers faster and more accurate positioning services – at a lower power-consumption level – from almost anywhere within base station coverage. This will be a significant benefit to users in urban areas, especially when indoors or surrounded by tall buildings.

Source: Ericsson Press Release

Ericsson / Network / News

Celcom Selects Ericsson to Deploy Mobile Softswitch

March 31, 2008

Celcom today became the first operator in Malaysia to establish a single core network platform for both GSM and WCDMA technology with the deployment of Mobile Softswitch solution from Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), in its network.

The move is in line with Celcom’s continuous focus to modernize its network to deliver classic telephony services over a more modern and cost efficient network while creating a common foundation for new services. The deployment of Ericsson Mobile Softswitch also marks the first crucial step for Celcom in migrating its core network to an all-IP architecture.
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Vodafone selects Ericsson for national mobile broadband rollout

March 13, 2008

Vodafone Australia has appointed Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) as the primary hardware and software vendor to support its national mobile broadband rollout, based on High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology, which is being fast-tracked for completion in December 2008.

Vodafone’s national network upgrade will deliver an enhanced experience to the growing number of business and personal customers using Vodafone Mobile Connect data cards and USB modems. The upgrade will also improve Vodafone’s capacity to provide high-quality voice calls, SMS, video messaging and Vodafone live! services, such as mobile news, entertainment and the best of the web, to customers in more areas.
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