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Ericsson Press Releases
Date: January 15 2003Ericsson renews supply agreement with Rogers AT&T Wireless for 3 years Ericsson and Rogers AT&T Wireless, Canada’s leading wireless provider, have renewed their agreement under which Ericsson will supply network equipment for Rogers AT&T Wireless’s roll out of superior wireless voice and data services coast-to-coast. The new agreement is an extension of the two companies’ existing supply agreement – continuing Ericsson as Rogers AT&T Wireless’ exclusive supplier of wireless mobile network core and radio access gear for an additional three years. Building on its commitment to provide high quality services to its customers, Rogers AT&T Wireless has signed a contract with Ericsson to continue to supply the leading-edge GSM and TDMA network infrastructure that enables Rogers AT&T Wireless to provide its customers with superior coverage and services. “This agreement confirms Ericsson’s leadership in wireless equipment provision as well as our ongoing strategic agreement with Rogers AT&T Wireless,” said Phil Wacker, GM, Rogers AT&T Wireless Account Group, Ericsson Canada Inc. The agreement also includes the sale of several key products and services that had not previously been purchased by Rogers AT&T Wireless including MINI-LINK™ (Ericsson’s market leading microwave product), GSM 850MHz, EDGE and additional Professional Services. The deal includes the rollout of a nationwide 850MHz GSM/GPRS capability that will provide Rogers AT&T Wireless customers across Canada with the capacity, coverage and data rates they expect from Canada’s leading wireless provider. Ericsson’s global service and technical expertise will ensure rapid and effective network deployment. “Ericsson has consistently delivered high-quality, innovative network equipment for Rogers AT&T Wireless and our customers across the country," said Bob Berner, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Rogers AT&T Wireless. “This extension of our existing agreement with Ericsson will enable Rogers AT&T Wireless to maintain our technology leadership and superior network quality and will ensure that we remain best-positioned to provide our customers with leading-edge products and services in the future.” “We are extremely pleased to extend our long-standing relationship with Rogers AT&T Wireless,” said Rolfe Philip, VP & GM, Rogers Account Group, Ericsson Canada Inc. “Together, our two companies deployed North America’s first commercial digital wireless network and, more recently, delivered the world’s fastest and largest deployment of an integrated GSM/GPRS network. This agreement will enable Rogers AT&T Wireless to maintain its position as the premier wireless operator in Canada.” 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 Ericsson amd MINI-LINK are trademarks of Telefonaltiebolaget LM Ericsson, Ericsson Canada Inc. is a licensed user. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: James Borup, Ericsson Corporate Communications Phone : +46 70 590 9261 E-mail : james.borup@lme.ericsson.se Patricia MacLean, Ericsson Canada Inc. Phone: +1 905 206 7928 Mobile: +1 416 414 7755 E-mail: patricia.maclean@ericsson.ca Heather Armstrong, Rogers AT&T Wireless Phone : +1 416 935 6379 Mobile : +1 416 567 0825 E-mail : harmstro@rci.rogers.com About Rogers AT&T Wireless Rogers Wireless Inc. operates under the co-brand Rogers AT&T Wireless and has offices in Canadian cities from coast to coast. Rogers AT&T Wireless is Canada's leading wireless communications service provider, offering a complete range of wireless solutions including Digital PCS, cellular, advanced wireless data services, and one and two-way messaging services to a total of more than 3.5 million customers across the country. Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. (TSE: RCM.B; NYSE: RCN) is approximately 56% owned by Rogers Communications Inc., and approximately one-third owned by AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. (TM) Rogers Communications Inc. Used under License. (R) AT&T Corp. Used under License.