Ericsson wins WCDMA/HSPA contract with P&T in Luxembourg
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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, Jan 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been selected by the leading operator in
Luxembourg, P&TLuxembourg (P&T), to replace its existing nationwide
WCDMA/HSPA access network. This will enable P&T's mobile LUXGSM
subscribers to profit from the latest high-speed mobile broadband
services. This is the first contract Ericsson has been awarded by the
incumbent operator, P&TLuxembourg.
Under the six-year agreement, Ericsson will supply a WCDMA access network
including HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) functionality. This will
improve the performance of LUXGSM's mobile broadband services and enable
peak speeds of up to 7.2Mbps, the maximum speed commercial HSPA
subscriber devices can support at this date. The contract also covers
network deployment and integration, as well as support services.
Ericsson's HSPA provides fast data-transmission speeds, boosts network
capacity and lowers response times for interactive services. The contract
will underpin the widespread availability of the latest high-speed mobile
broadband services across Luxembourg and give LUXGSM subscribers access
to a wide range of innovative services. The 3G radio network renewal will
start in the first quarter of 2009.
Jean-Marie Spaus, Managing Director of P&TLuxembourg's telecom business,
says: "P&TLuxembourg was the first operator to introduce commercial UMTS
services in Luxembourg back in 2003. We are now excited about bringing
our excellent LUXGSM mobile network to the next technology level. After a
well-followed RFQ process, we have selected Ericsson which is the world
market leader in this domain and which will provide us a smooth and
efficient evolution of our high-speed mobile broadband services. We are
looking forward to this new partnership and are committed to delivering
the best technology and services to our customers via our LUXGSM
subsidiary, the leading provider of mobile services in Luxembourg."
Jean-Marc Engels, President of Ericsson Belgium & Luxembourg, says: "We
are honored to have been selected by P&TLuxembourg for the supply of a
WCDMA/HSPA network. Ericsson's advanced technology will significantly
increase network capacity and allow P&TLuxembourg to offer their
customers high-speed mobile broadband experience anywhere, anytime."
Ericsson is currently powering 113 of the 232 commercial HSPA networks
launched worldwide, with many additional ongoing deployments.
Notes to editors:
Press backgrounder - HSPA and LTE
www.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/facts_figures/doc/hspa_lte.pdf
About mobile broadband
www.ericsson.com/campaign/mobile_broadband/index.html
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www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Ericsson Media Relations
Phone: +46 10 719 69 92
E-mail: press.relations@ericsson.com
About P&TLuxembourg Information
Founded in 1842, P&TLuxembourg has been a public service company since
1992. With 2900 employees, the company operates postal, financial and
telecommunications services and is the leading provider of postal and
telecommunication services in Luxembourg.
In telecommunications, P&TLuxembourg runs both fixed and mobile networks
providing a full range of voice and data services including satellite
uplinks. P&T's subsidiary LUXGSM (www.luxgsm.lu) is the leading mobile
operator in Luxembourg. Recently P&T launched its IPTV service.
P&TLuxembourg serves private customers as well as business clients
including international banks, insurance companies and European
institutions. P&T offers state-of-the-art technology as well as advanced
and specially designed services to the business community. Its
international network TERALINK connects global players both to and from
Luxembourg (www.teralink.lu).. In 2007, P&TLuxembourg reached a total
revenue of EUR 546.8 million. Additional information can be found at
www.pt.lu
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