Ericsson signs GSM/EDGE contract with Digicel in Honduras

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, May 20 (MARKET WIRE) --

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been awarded a GSM/EDGE contract by Digicel
Group in Honduras, making Ericsson the preferred supplier for Digicel's
operations in the Caribbean, El Salvador and now in Honduras.

Under the agreement Ericsson will be the sole supplier of a GSM/EDGE network
including core network, radio access and microwave transmission. It will provide
subscribers with access to a reliable and robust network as well as services
such
as GPRS/EDGE mobile internet access, per-second billing and international
roaming. The deal also includes Ericsson's Mobile Softswitch Solution, which
iscapable of carrying large volumes of voice traffic in a state-of-the-art
network architecture.

Ericsson will also provide services including network deployment and
integration, design, optimization and systems integration.

Mario Assaad, CTO Digicel Group, says: "We are pleased to bring our
partnership with Ericsson to Honduras. It enables us to build industry-leading
infrastructure that will help drive telecommunications innovation and deliver
dependable network coverage for our customers. There is strong potential for
growth in this mobile market, and Digicel is committed to delivering superior
technology and providing the best mobile phone service throughout the
country. As a country rich in culture with vibrant communities, Honduras offers
a
tremendous opportunity for us to help connect families and friends through a
wide
range of GSM services and value offerings."

Erik Glimtoft, Country Manager, Ericsson Honduras, says: "As the worldwide
leader in GSM/EDGE, Ericsson is proud to be selected again by Digicel as its
sole supplier and to have the opportunity to support them with our leading
technology in Honduras as well. This contract reinforces our long-term
partnership with Digicel Group, as well as our leadership in
telecommunications in Central America and the Caribbean."

Ericsson is the world's leading EDGE supplier, providing more than 200 of
the
world's 310 commercial EDGE networks.

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to
telecom
operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies
communications services and manages networks that serve more than 195 million
subscribers. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network
infrastructure, and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators,
enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides
consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of 'communication for all' through
innovation,
technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more
than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27.9 billion (SEK 188
billion) in 2007. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden,
Ericsson is listed on the Stockholm and NASDAQ stock exchanges.

For more information, visit www.ericsson.com

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Ericsson Media Relations
Phone: +46 8 719 69 92
E-mail: press.relations@ericsson.com

About Digicel

Digicel was awarded a license in Honduras in December 2007, making it
Digicel's second market in Central America following its launch in El
Salvador in April 2007. The Caribbean Company operates in 23 markets across the
Caribbean. In May 2008 Digicel was awarded an additional license in Panama and
is
committed to further expansion in the Central America region.

For more information, visit www.digicelgroup.com

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