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Ericsson and Cingular Wireless team to pave the way for 3G offerings in the U.S.
URL(s): www.ericsson.com
Cingular Wireless has selected Ericsson as a principle long-term
strategic partner for upgrading and expanding its wireless network. The
partnership enables Cingular to build a nationwide state-of-the-art
wireless network and to deliver third-generation services.
Under the terms of the deal, Ericsson will provide the largest portion
of the core network infrastructure and provide radio network equipment
for overlay markets. Additionally, Ericsson maintains its top position
in the expansion of existing Cingular GSM markets.
"Ericsson is proud to be a strategic partner in Cingular's 3G technology
migration," said Angel Ruiz, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Ericsson Inc. "The choice of Ericsson equipment reinforces our proven
track record of global technology and market leadership."
Ericsson expects to provide its world-leading GSM/GPRS/EDGE
infrastructure including core network, radio access infrastructure,
operation and maintenance systems. The EDGE infrastructure will support
increased capacity for voice and third generation, high speed data
services.
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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