STRENGTHENED POSITION IN TAIWAN
WCDMA operator VIBO Telecom selected Ericsson to supply a turnkey solution (
press release). The deal includes core network equipment, both circuit-switching and packet-data, transport network and Systems Integrations, as well as a full portfolio of services such as training, network design, network rollout and technical support to support VIBO's planned 3G launch.
2G & 3G INTEGRATION AGREEMENT STRENGTHENS SCANDINAVIAN POSITION
In the past quarter Ericsson has maintained its position as the leading supplier of mobile network solutions. In Denmark, the
TeliaSonera and Tele2 joint venture Svenska UMTS-Nät awarded new 3G contract to Ericsson (
press release). The three-year frame agreement will integrate the 2 and 3G networks as well as delivery of the core and radio network.
COVERAGE IS ALL AT SEA
By deploying Ericsson GSM technology, Maritime Communications Partner (MCP), MCP will be able to offer mobile coverage onboard cruise ships and ferries all over the world (
press release). The ships will have on board radio base stations secured through a satellite link to the core network on shore. This will enable fax, internet and data services for onboard marketing, promotions and information as well as voice services.
US DEPARTMENT DEPLOYS WCDMA
U.S. Department of Defense's will deploy Ericsson technology for a next-generation narrowband satellite communications system that will provide simultaneous voice, video and data communication for U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps troops (
press release). Ericsson signed an agreement with General Dynamics to supply WCDMA wireless equipment and telecom services to and build the network. The multi-year agreement could be worth as much as USD 200 million to Ericsson.
EDGE TO MERGE TWO NETWORKS
Avea selected Ericsson as the sole supplier of core network and upgrade the existing radio access network with EDGE technology (
press release). The contract will upgrade two of Avea’s GSM networks in Turkey and enable advanced data services over the existing GSM infrastructure.
CDMA CONTRACTS
In CDMA news, Ericsson secured a string of contracts including a
sole supplier agreement with Suntel for CDMA 1Xnetwork deployment in Sri Lanka (
press release); and a
CDMA2000 1X deployment contract India's Shyam Telecom (
press release) in the Rajasthan circle.
EXPANSION IN AFRICA
Ericsson also secured a USD 48.5 million
GSM Expander solution with the Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation (
press release) to provide rural coverage in Ethiopia
CDMA2000 450 MHz OFFERING FOR HIGH GROWTH MARKETS
Ericsson has signed frame agreements to supply and test CDMA2000 450 MHz terminals with AnyDATA, Axesstel (AMEX:AFT) and Ubiquam (
press release). The frame agreements enable Ericsson to supply CDMA2000 450 MHz terminals as part of an end-to-end product and service offering. In addition, the companies have agreed to cooperate in the further development, testing and customization of CDMA2000 products as particular supply opportunities arise. Testing and features will include fixed wireless capability for CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO, PTT capability, and R-UIM capability, among others.