Telekom Austria Group selects Ericsson for its multi-standard radio network and LTE
(firmenpresse) - STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN -- (Marketwire) -- 08/23/12 --
* Ericsson will upgrade 2G and 3G networks and provide LTE infrastructure
for Telekom Austria Group's operators in Austria (A1) and Croatia (Vipnet)
* Users to benefit from LTE services and improved mobile broadband
* Deal helps support Telekom Austria Group's commitment to enhancing
customer experience
Telekom Austria Group is the leading telecom provider in Central and
Eastern
Europe with approximately 23 million customers. Soon, its users in Austria
and
Croatia will benefit from a smoother, faster user experience when accessing
data-rich services such as video, games and music, as well as loading web
pages
and transferring files. This is thanks to Telekom Austria Group's decision
to
sign a multi-standard radio access network contract with Ericsson
(NASDAQ: ERIC),
which extends the long-standing partnership between the two companies.
Multi-standard radio networks allow telecommunication providers to operate
multiple
mobile communications standards on a single network.
Ericsson will upgrade the 2G and 3G mobile networks and also provide the
latest
LTE technology for Telekom Austria Group's subsidiaries A1 in Austria and
Vipnet
in Croatia. Rollout has already started.
Thanks to the provision of LTE, A1 and Vipnet can continue to meet user
demand
for a smoother, faster mobile broadband experience. The operators will also
benefit from having a flexible 2G/3G/4G RAN solution underpinned by RBS
6000
multi-standard base stations.
Hans Pichler, Group Chief Technology Officer, Telekom Austria Group, says:
"Our
users always come first and that's why we're so committed to continue
enhancing
the customer experience for our subscribers. We felt confident in deciding
for
Ericsson, already our supplier of 2G and 3G. We will be happy to see our
subscribers in Austria and Croatia reap immediate benefits from having
access to
the latest network technologies."
Emil Nilsson, Vice President for Central Europe at Ericsson, says: "Mobile
broadband plays an important role in improving daily life and this deal is
in
line with our mission to help provide this service to as many people as
possible, thereby enabling the Networked Society. Telekom Austria Group is
a
long-standing partner and we are excited to help it provide its users with
the
best possible 2G/3G/4G services."
With this contract, Ericsson maintains its leading position in LTE and
mobile
broadband, currently providing coverage for 305 million of the 455 million
global LTE population.
NOTES TO EDITORS
LTE media kit:
Download high-resolution photos and broadcast-quality video at
Ericsson to supply HSDPA to members of Mobilkom Austria group, enhancing
mobile
broadband (Feb 16, 2006)
Ericsson expands WCDMA/HSPA networks for Mobilkom Austria group (Mar 8,
2007)
Ericsson wins additional HSPA expansion and upgrade contract with Mobilkom
Austria (Dec 19, 2007)
Ericsson and Mobilkom Austria commercially launch HSPA Evolution (Mar 23,
2009)
About Telekom Austria Group
Telekom Austria Group, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since November
2000,
is the leading communications provider in Central and Eastern Europe with
approximately 23 million customers across its markets of operations. The
Group
is currently operating in eight countries: Austria (A1), Slovenia
(Si.mobil),
Croatia (Vipnet), the Republic of Serbia (Vip mobile) and the Republic of
Macedonia (Vip operator), Bulgaria (Mobiltel), Belarus (velcom) and
Liechtenstein (mobilkom liechtenstein). The total market of the eight
countries
covers approximately 41 million inhabitants. The Group has roughly 16,800
employees, revenues were EUR 4.45 billion as of year-end 2011. Telekom
Austria
Group's portfolio encompasses products and services of voice telephony,
broadband Internet, multimedia services, data and IT solutions, wholesale
as
well as m-payment solutions. More detailed information is available at
.
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of communications technology and
services. We are enabling the Networked Society with efficient real-time
solutions that allow us all to study, work and live our lives more freely,
in
sustainable societies around the world.
Our offering comprises services, software and infrastructure within
Information
and Communications Technology for telecom operators and other industries.
Today
more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic goes through Ericsson
networks and we support customers' networks servicing more than 2.5 billion
subscribers.
We operate in 180 countries and employ more than 100,000 people. Founded in
1876, Ericsson is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2011 the company's
net
sales were SEK 226.9 billion (USD 35.0 billion). Ericsson is listed on
NASDAQ
OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ, New York stock exchanges.
Telekom Austria Group selects Ericsson:
This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of
Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that:
(i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and
other applicable laws; and
(ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and
originality of the information contained therein.
Source: Ericsson via Thomson Reuters ONE
[HUG#1635787]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Ericsson Corporate Public & Media Relations
Phone: +46 10 719 69 92
E-mail:
Ericsson Investor Relations
Phone: +46 10 719 00 00
E-mail:
Themen in dieser Pressemitteilung:
Unternehmensinformation / Kurzprofil:
Datum: 23.08.2012 - 08:37 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
News-ID 176998
Anzahl Zeichen: 0
contact information:
Town:
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Kategorie:
Telecommunication Equipment
Diese Pressemitteilung wurde bisher 270 mal aufgerufen.
Die Pressemitteilung mit dem Titel:
"Telekom Austria Group selects Ericsson for its multi-standard radio network and LTE"
steht unter der journalistisch-redaktionellen Verantwortung von
Ericsson (Nachricht senden)
Beachten Sie bitte die weiteren Informationen zum Haftungsauschluß (gemäß TMG - TeleMedianGesetz) und dem Datenschutz (gemäß der DSGVO).
