Ericsson Press Releases

Ericsson signs frame agreement with Polkomtel for GSM/WCDMA network delivery

Date: Thursday, December 23 2004
 

Ericsson has signed a frame agreement with the Polish operator
Polkomtel to supply GSM, EDGE and WCDMA network equipment to
complement the existing Plus GSM network.
 
Under the agreement, Ericsson will deliver and implement 2G and 3G
network elements and will secure integration and optimization of the
system, including multi-vendor infrastructure integration. Ericsson
will also provide training and technical support for the supplied
solutions. During the first year Ericsson will assist in network
maintenance. Deliveries will start in 2005.
 
"Mobile users in Poland will now be able to enjoy the benefits of
new exciting services such as video telephony and mobile music, as
well as mobile broadband Internet access," said Lars E Svensson,
president of Ericsson Poland. "We are proud to be the partner of
choice to Polkomtel, as from now on, Ericsson and Polkomtel will
cooperate to assure broader and advanced access to above mentioned
 services."
 
Ericsson GSM, EDGE and WCDMA high capacity network infrastructure
will be supplied for Plus GSM network, making it possible for the
operator to offer attractive consumer services.
 
Ericsson offers true end-to-end 3G solutions that lay the foundation
for a smooth and cost-effective migration path from second-generation
GSM networks.
 
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.
 
 
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