XL Axiata selects Ericsson for 4G/LTE deployment in Indonesia
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* XL Axiata to deploy 4G/LTE and upgrade existing 2G and 3G networks to meet
Indonesia's rapid-growing data-traffic
* XL Axiata selects Ericsson as a turnkey partner for 4G/LTE design and
implementation in Jakarta and Central Java
XL Axiata has signed a three-year contract with Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) for
design and implementation of 4G/LTE network and upgrade of existing 2G and 3G
networks in Jakarta and Central Java. The agreement includes all hardware,
software and services to deliver 4G/LTE services for XL Axiata's subscribers.
This 4G/LTE network deployment will improve network capacity and enhance speeds
to allow Indonesian users to enjoy improved smartphone and network performance,
as well as faster web browsing and downloads.
Dian Siswarini, President Director and CEO of XL Axiata, says: "We are keen to
work with Ericsson to bring this next generation technology to Indonesia. We are
looking forward to the implementation of the 4G/LTE network and the improved
mobile broadband experience this will deliver for our subscribers."
Thomas Jul, Head of Ericsson Indonesia and Timor Leste, says: "This contract
demonstrates Ericsson's leadership in technology and services in Indonesia and
further extends our long-standing relationship with XL Axiata. Ericsson's LTE
solution will enable XL Axiata to deliver unique experiences for people, society
and businesses, thus shaping and accelerating the Networked Society in
Indonesia."
Ericsson is today present in all high traffic LTE markets including the US,
Japan, and South Korea, and is ranked first for handling the most global LTE
traffic - 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson
networks. Ericsson is number one in LTE market share within the world's top 100
cities. More than 220 LTE RAN and evolved Packet Core networks have been
delivered worldwide, of which 170 are live commercially.
NOTES TO EDITORS
About XL Axiata
PT XL Axiata Tbk. is one of the major cellular providers in Indonesia. PT XL
Axiata Tbk. is (66.5%) owned by Axiata Group Berhad through Axiata Investments
(Indonesia) Sdn Bhd and public (33.5%), and is part of Axiata Group ("Group").
The Group's mobile subsidiaries and associates operate under the brand name
'Celcom' in Malaysia, 'Dialog' in Sri Lanka, 'Robi' in Bangladesh, 'Smart' in
Cambodia, 'Idea' in India and 'M1' in Singapore. For more information on XL,
please visit www.XL.co.id
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world's mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. And our investments in
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