Ericsson Press Releases

Ericsson salutes Cingular Wireless’ 3G path

Date: Wednesday, October 31 2001

Ericsson today announced its support for Cingular Wireless’ plan to upgrade its 
nationwide network by introducing Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)
technology. This strategic choice will enable Cingular to build a
state-of-the-art wireless network and prepare it for third-generation services
and applications.

The upgrade to EDGE means Cingular subscribers throughout the United States
will realize the benefits of always-on packet data technology fast enough to
support full-motion video. Furthermore, Cingular Wireless customers with GSM
World phones will benefit from seamless global roaming.

“Ericsson is proud that Cingular Wireless has selected us as a primary vendor
for mobile infrastructure and handsets,” Ericsson Inc. President and Chief
Executive Officer Angel Ruiz said. “Cingular Wireless’ selection of Ericsson’s
third-generation platform is a testament to the strong historical relationship
between our two companies. By deploying GSM in their existing 850 MHz and 1900
MHz spectrum, Cingular will realize substantial cost savings.”

Additionally, Cingular’s network will include an advanced mobile positioning
system for GSM to enable Cingular to locate subscribers who dial 911 and
convey information about their whereabouts to public safety answering points.

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.
 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Kathy Egan, Vice President
Ericsson Inc., Corporate Communications
Phone: +1 212 685 4030; E-mail: kathy.egan@ericsson.com

Gary Pinkham, Vice President
Ericsson Inc., Investor Relations
Phone: +1 212 685 4030; E-mail: gary.pinkham@ericsson.com

About GSM
GSM is the world's most widely deployed wireless communications standard, with
more than half a billion subscribers worldwide. Ericsson is the global market
leader in GSM.

About EDGE
EDGE is a global 3G standard, and is regarded as a key factor in access and
service convergence between GSM and TDMA networks worldwide. Using EDGE,
customers will be able to take with them their full set of service features as
they roam between GSM and TDMA networks on all frequency bands.