First LTE TDD datacall over air showcased in India

Demonstration using 2.3 GHz (Indian BWA) band

Increased mobile broadband speed by the next generation mobile technology

Speeds make it possible to send and receive HD video

Consumers in India have taken a step closer to super-fast mobile broadband. Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) today unveiled their LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology trial showcase in India. By conducting the first trials of LTE TDD in India, Ericsson offered the possibility to experience the fastest mobile broadband speed and to better understand the potential of LTE in the Indian market. The first data call was successfully performed at the Experience Centre, Ericsson Forum, in Gurgaon, India, using the 2.3GHz band.

The objective of the LTE trial is to showcase the potency of the network capability to industry players such as mobile operators, application developers, content providers and game developers to help them create breakthrough products and services for the Indian market. Further trials will now continue, demonstrating network capabilities using broadband applications such as High Definition TV and video conferencing over LTE TDD.

Gowton Achaibar, head of Ericsson India said, "The trial in India reflects Ericsson's technology leadership in the LTE domain. This trial gives a glimpse of what the future can offer our customers in the mobile broadband space. LTE will transform the mobile-broadband user experience, providing the ultra-high data speeds needed for services such as internet TV, mobile video-blogging, online video games and the mobile office-environment."

The LTE trial is a milestone-achievement for Ericsson India and an evolutionary step for the Indian telecom market. LTE will revolutionize Indian wireless broadband access, providing a wider audience with access to the internet and unleash the huge business potential to provide a plethora of services and applications.

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Ericsson is the world’s leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 1 billion subscribers and has a leading position in managed services. The company’s portfolio comprises of mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of "to be the prime driver in an all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 75,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 209 billion (USD 32.2 billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX NASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.