Ericsson and TM to expand nationwide optical network in Malaysia

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, Jul 31 (MARKET WIRE) --

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), Malaysia's
leading next- generation communications and broadband provider, have
signed a two-year contract for the nationwide expansion of TM's optical
network infrastructure and associated network management. The move will
allow TM to meet growing consumer appetite for broadband services,
including advanced applications such as Internet Protocol Television
(IPTV).

The contract is for the supply of an optical network based on Synchronous
Digital Hierarchy (SDH) and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
technologies, and the provision of installation works and comprehensive
maintenance services. The move will significantly boost network speed and
performance, and sets the stage for the widespread deployment of a
next-generation network, enabling faster speeds and better services for
the end users. Deployment started in June 2008.

Dato' Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa, TM's Group Chief Executive Officer, says:
"The nationwide expansion of TM's optical network will enhance its
capacity and performance. In addition, this partnership will ensure that
TM continues to offer quality broadband services to satisfy our ever
increasing base of domestic consumers, and will provide ample
opportunities for new developments in terms of TM products and services."

Krishna Kumar, President, Ericsson Malaysia, says: "We are honored to
build upon our long-standing relationship with TM. This deal reflects the
move by operators to implement scalable and flexible solutions that
strengthen their broadband offerings, and give subscribers a richer
communications experience."

The included products for high-speed transport are the Marconi-branded
Optical Multiservice (OMS) and MHL 3000 WDM product families.

Ericsson's optical network solution is a key enabler for deploying new
broadband services, and is part of the company's Full Service Broadband
offering. Ericsson has delivered more than 400,000 optical transport
network elements to more than 350 operators around the world.

Note to editors: Press backgrounder on Enabling broadband everywhere, on
any device
www.ericsson.com/press/facts_figures/doc/fullservicebroadband.pdf

White paper on Full Service Broadband Metro Architecture
www.ericsson.com/technology/whitepapers/fsb_metro_rev_d.pdf

For more information about Ericsson and optical networks, visit;
www.ericsson.com/solutions/products/hp/Optical_Networks_pa.shtml

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 OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm
and NASDAQ.

For more information, visit www.ericsson.com or www.ericsson.mobi.

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