Enterprises and consumers alike are demanding convergence of the internet and mobile telephony. People want to be able to access information quickly and efficiently whenever they choose, from wherever they are. Now mobile broadband is making this possible, and operators everywhere are embracing the opportunity to boost revenues by offering consumers high-speed downloads of data, video and music.
But the mobile broadband opportunity also presents operators with a challenge, which is why so many turn to the experience and reliability of Ericsson. Having supplied 27 out of the world's 45 commercially-launched WCDMA networks, today Ericsson is leading the field in helping operators implement mobile broadband services. Ericsson is the acknowledged leader in radio-network technology, and operators around the world rely on this to ensure the successful deployment of mobile broadband.
Ericsson's Mobile Broadband offering comprises the hardware, the software and the expertise required for a cost-effective launch. The Ericsson Mobile Softswitch is a key component of this package, allowing low-risk migration from a circuit-switched network to multi-service or all-IP. By separating the control and the transport systems, a mobile softswitch sends less traffic through the core network, leading to savings in terms of rent, power and maintenance costs. The Ericsson Mobile Softswitch has actually been shown to reduce operators' core-network operating expenditure by as much as 50 percent.
As a supplier to the world's 10 leading operators, Ericsson recognizes that its customers differ in their needs. This is why the broadband solutions Ericsson delivers are tailored to meet the specific requirements of individual markets. To ensure both the technical and the commercial viability of any installed mobile broadband offering, Ericsson supports its hardware solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, systems integration, network deployment, education and support services. It is the combined strength of this package that makes Ericsson the undisputed world leader in mobile broadband today.
