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• Small cells provide a cost effective means to increase LTE network capacity
• Small cell deployment is a key part of Ericsson’s heterogeneous network strategy
• Continues Ericsson’s long-standing LTE vendor relationship with Verizon

• Ericsson will deploy a 4G network for the leading Icelandic operator Síminn
• The agreement will strengthen Síminn’s position to serve its subscribers in both central and remote areas of the country
• Ericsson Síminn will join their forces to provide access to innovative mobile broadband services, anywhere and anytime, and open new and exciting opportunities for the Icelandic consumers.

IPv6 is a reality. Network technologies, services and support systems are ready for it, with IPv6 device support widely available and operators already deploying IPv6 in their networks.

• Ericsson upgrades Etisalat’s radio network
• Egyptian users to enjoy enhanced voice, quality of data services and speed
• Ericsson RBS 6000 will provide Etisalat’s network with better and faster mobile internet connectivity and make it ready for future technology

Today, China Mobile officially launched its TD-LTE commercial networks in Hong Kong. At the event, Ericsson showcased a series of innovative applications based on TD-LTE data roaming, having supported China Mobile in realizing the first ever such service between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, a city in China’s Guangdong Province.

• China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) launches the world’s first converged LTE FDD/TDD network with Ericsson as its supplier
• Ericsson demonstrated the world’s first live seamless bi-directional LTE FDD/TDD interworking on the converged LTE FDD/TDD network
• The launch not only benefits CMHK as the leading operator in Hong Kong but also subscribers and the industry ecosystem
• The Converged Network pushes new boundaries in 4G network capacity helping to support the most demanding subscribers in Hong Kong

Gabriel Brown, Senior Analyst of Heavy Reading discusses new IP business models for smart networks.