Bringing mobile broadband services to rural United States
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· 4G network based on Ericsson's LTE/EPC will deliver faster data-rich
services with low latency
· Enables mid-tier service providers to offer high-performance
capabilities economically to people outside metropolitan areas
· Consumers and businesses in rural US markets will enjoy the benefits
of mobile broadband with tailored rural applications
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and the NetAmerica Alliance, LLC, today announced a
technology agreement that will bring 4G/LTE mobile broadband services to people
and businesses in smaller markets and rural areas across the United States. By
building and deploying a shared nationwide LTE network, NetAmerica will help
independent operators bring broadband communications services to consumers in
rural markets quickly and at lower costs. Network sharing is an increasingly
common way for operators to reduce costs, maximize efficiency and deliver the
best performance for their customers.
Arun Bhikshesvaran, Head of Strategy and Market Development, Ericsson North
America, says: "This is a new type of LTE deployment. NetAmerica is making it
possible for smaller operators to join together to deliver cost effectively the
same mobile broadband services available in major metropolitan areas. The
socioeconomic benefits of broadband services in metropolitan areas are well-
proven and, with applications designed for rural consumers, one can only imagine
the extent to which the people and businesses in these markets will become more
empowered and more productive as a result of this opportunity."
Roger Hutton, Chairman and CEO of NetAmerica, says: "Our requirements and those
of our participants demanded more than just a vendor relationship. We needed a
partner who could truly work with us and our alliance participants to not only
bring 4G wireless to their communities, but to provide true converged services
for their wireline business as well. After an extensive evaluation of all the
major suppliers, Ericsson proved to be that partner."
According to the terms of the four-year contract, Ericsson will be the sole
supplier for the LTE -based radio access network and the core network, based on
the latest Evolved Packet Core (EPC) technology. The contract also includes IMS,
enabling the deployment of tailor-made applications and systems integration
services. Furthermore, Ericsson will provide a Mobile Home Gateway solution,
which integrates easily with existing wireline service offerings to deliver
broadband speeds to communities that have not yet been able to roll out fixed
broadband services cost effectively.
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NetAmerica Alliance, LLC, has joined forces with independent 4G license holders
to provide them with buying power, nationwide branding, marketing and training
programs, a fully staffed network operations center, core networking elements,
applications development and negotiated nationwide roaming agreements. Alliance
participants run the network in their own territories, but NetAmerica provides
the critical mass, economies of scale, and business and back-office functions
needed to thrive in an increasingly competitive environment. Read more at:
www.netamericaalliance.com/index.html
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 2 billion subscribers and has the
leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises 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 being the "prime driver in an all-
communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business
solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated
revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with
the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX,
Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.
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Datum: 22.03.2011 - 14:00 Uhr
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