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Ericsson named by VoiceStream to expand nationwide GSM network & supply EDGE infrastructure
URL(s): /www.ericsson.com
Ericsson today announced an agreement with VoiceStream to expand
VoiceStream's national GSM wireless network and to deploy EDGE (Enhanced
Data rate for GSM Evolution) infrastructure. The agreement, initially
valued at USD 150 million, could exceed USD 300 million over a three-
year period.
Ericsson will immediately begin installation of GSM 1900 network
equipment, including core network and radio access infrastructure in New
Orleans and Virginia, and will be expanding VoiceStream's existing
network in Florida. Under the agreement announced today, Ericsson will
also deploy higher speed EDGE infrastructure in certain VoiceStream
markets to support next generation voice and data services.
In addition, Ericsson will provide advanced features and services for
VoiceStream including mobile Virtual Private Network (VPN) capabilities,
location-based services and mobile gaming and entertainment
applications. Ericsson equipment will provide Adaptive Multi-Rate
vocoder (AMR) functionality for increased voice quality and greater
spectrum efficiency.
"Throughout VoiceStream's aggressive nationwide expansion efforts, we've
remained focused on providing quality service to our customers," said
Bob Stapleton, President and COO VoiceStream Wireless. "Ericsson's
proven to be a reliable partner, delivering feature-rich networks on-
time with innovative technology to support our advanced service
offerings."
"Ericsson is very proud of our long-standing support of VoiceStream's
networks, from the early days of GSM deployment to the build-out of
their nationwide digital network and the launch of Mobile Internet
services," said Angel Ruiz, President of Ericsson, Inc. "Ericsson looks
forward to continuing a successful partnership as VoiceStream and the
industry move toward next generation systems and applications."
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.
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