ERICSSON: Ericsson selected by T-Mobile USA for WCDMA 3G deployment
Monday 27 November 2006
Ericsson
Ericsson selected by T-Mobile USA for WCDMA 3G deployment
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces that it has been
awarded a contract to deploy WCDMA 3G for T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Ericsson was selected for its turnkey network rollout and to serve as
the prime radio provider for WCDMA 3G services in certain markets,
including New York City which is scheduled to be operational in 2007.
The agreement is contingent upon the award of AWS spectrum to T-Mobile
USA.
"We look forward to bringing advanced wireless offerings to our
customers, and are pleased to expand our partnership with Ericsson, a
global leader in the deployment of 3G networks," said Neville Ray,
senior vice president, Engineering and Operations, T-Mobile USA.
"WCDMA 3G technology will complement our existing GSM network with
greater data through-put and provide a more cost-efficient radio
technology."
Angel Ruiz, head of Ericsson's North American operations, said:
"Ericsson and T-Mobile have a long, successful history of working
together to deliver wireless networking services. Now, with
T-Mobile's 3G deployment, T-Mobile customers will realize the
benefits that 3G provides."
In addition, Ericsson will deliver a wide array of services including
network planning, civil construction, installation, testing and
network optimization.
Ericsson offers its 3G product portfolio in all North America
bands including 850, 1900 and now, 1700/2100 Mhz.
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet
communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing
innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping
to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.
Read more at: http://www.ericsson.com/press