Ericsson to cover Faroe Islands and its offshore with mobile broadband

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, May 18 (MARKET WIRE) --

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed an eight-year contract with leading
operator Faroese Telecom to build and deploy a WCDMA/HSPA network for
both the 2100MHz and 900MHz frequencies. This will enable Faroese Telecom
to deliver high-speed mobile broadband services to remote areas across
the Faroe Islands and even offshore platforms in the North Atlantic.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will be the sole supplier of a complete
WCDMA/HSPA radio access network and a GSM/WCDMA common core network,
which establishes a single platform for both technologies. Ericsson will
also expand Faroese Telecom's GSM network, upgrade its software and
deliver a range of professional services, including design, network
deployment, core network systems integration and support services.
Commercial launch is scheduled for late summer 2009.

The network will be based on Ericsson's WCDMA/HSPA technology for both
the 2100MHz and 900MHz frequencies, enabling Faroese Telecom to optimize
network coverage for subscribers in remote areas. Ericsson's solution for
the 900MHz band provides extended coverage through improved radio-wave
signal strength at lower frequencies, making it easier to provide mobile
broadband services in rural areas, as well as improved indoor coverage in
urban areas.

Ericsson's HSPA solution increases data speeds by making significant
enhancements to both the uplink and the downlink, enabling Faroese
Telecom to provide mobile broadband data speeds up to 21 Mbps. The
technology boosts network capacity and cuts response times, increasing
the performance of interactivity.

Kristian Davidsen, President of Faroese Telecom, says: "The Faroe Islands
is a very competitive market and we need a strong and reliable partner to
ensure our success. Ericsson's leadership in HSPA technology will secure
a quick and stable rollout of high-speed mobile-data services to our
customers and cement our position as the leading local operator."

Lars Tofft, President of Ericsson Denmark, says: "This agreement further
strengthens our over 100 year long partnership with Faroese Telecom. We
are looking forward to helping them provide subscribers with anywhere,
anytime mobile broadband access across the Faroe
Islands."

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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 250 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
billion (SEK 209 billion) in 2008. 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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