MetroPCS selects Ericsson as primary Microwave backhaul equipment provider
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Ericsson primary supplier to deploy microwave backhaul equipment for
MetroPCS
* Microwave backhaul solution designed to assist MetroPCS in meeting growing
customer demand for connectivity
* Services professionals to provide turnkey engineering, design, deployment
and support
MetroPCS Communications, Inc., the fifth largest facilities-based broadband
mobile wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers
served, has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to provide microwave backhaul
equipment. Ericsson is already a key infrastructure provider for the company's
networks, including its 4G LTE network, and the microwave agreement expands that
relationship. Under the four-year agreement, Ericsson will be MetroPCS' primary
vendor to deploy microwave backhaul equipment to service MetroPCS' wireless
broadband mobile networks, including its 4G LTE network.
Since launching the first commercial 4G LTE network in the Americas in September
2010, MetroPCS has expanded its networks to provide coverage in all of the major
metropolitan areas the company serves across the country.
"The solution from Ericsson will allow us the flexibility to meet the growing
backhaul demands of our wireless broadband mobile network, while we continue to
expand the services that we provide our customers which allow them to do more
than ever before on our 4G LTE network," said Roger Linquist, MetroPCS chairman
and chief executive officer.
As the global market leader in microwave backhaul, Ericsson will deploy
microwave backhaul equipment which will allow greater backhaul capacity,
allowing a better mobile broadband experience for consumers who want to surf the
web, download apps and stream video to their wireless devices. Ericsson
services professionals will provide turnkey services including engineering,
design, deployment and support services.
"As our world becomes more connected each day, the demands on mobile broadband
networks are higher than ever before," said Angel Ruiz, head of Ericsson's North
American operations. "Ericsson's technology solutions for microwave backhaul
will allow MetroPCS the ability to provide the scale and superior performance
needed in today's Networked Society."
Ericsson's customized microwave backhaul solution for MetroPCS will include:
* MINI-LINK TN - a unique microwave transmission node, capable of handling
single hops and access sites as well as advanced hub sites for large
networks, optimized for traffic aggregation and capacity savings
* MINI-LINK PT - a new all-outdoor MINI-LINK product optimized for packet
networks, using native Ethernet over microwave
* MINI-LINK SP - a multi-access aggregation platform providing a seamless
migration path to the next-generation packet-switched networks
Notes to editors:
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 180 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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About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of no
annual contract, unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate.
MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United
States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS
customers can use their service in areas throughout the United States covering a
population of over 280 million people. As of December 31, 2011, MetroPCS had
over 9.3 million subscribers. For more information please visit
www.metropcs.com.
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