Ericsson strengthens portfolio with new solutions to bridge the digital divide
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Ericsson launches new suite of innovations that make mobile internet
investments in low-ARPU (average revenue per user) markets viable
* Exclusive tools enable operators to target investments that will improve
user experience where it will make the most difference
* Enhanced software, efficient products and site solutions cut total cost of
ownership by up to 40% for mobile broadband builds
As governments prepare to meet at the UN General Assembly to discuss progress on
the Sustainable Development Goals, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces
another set of solutions to help bridge the digital divide and bring mobile
broadband coverage to the remaining three billion people who are underserved or
without mobile broadband access.
The new suite of solutions, which includes software and hardware additions to
Ericsson Radio System, provide the capabilities needed to reduce the total cost
of ownership by up to 40 percent when rolling out Ericsson's total site solution
for mobile broadband, making investments in low-ARPU markets viable.
To complement deployment of the solutions are new unique mobile broadband tools,
which allow operators to identify which sites in a GSM/EDGE coverage area have
the highest number of users who already have internet-ready devices. Operators
can then determine where it makes more sense to convert those sites first to
HSPA or 4G/LTE, so that the greatest number of people will enjoy the benefits of
mobile broadband.
The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, co-chaired by ITU and
UNESCO, has championed the vital role that ICT (Information and Communication
Technology) plays in laying the foundation to achieving the UN Sustainable
Development Goals, and its new report to be launched later this week highlights
that the digital divide is shifting from basic telephony to internet. The
Broadband Commission estimates that it would cost 450 billion USD to bring the
next 1.5 billion people online.
Arun Bansal, Head of Business Unit Network Products, Ericsson, says: "These are
among the most important additions to our product portfolio for mobile broadband
coverage growth ever. Ericsson supports the International Telecommunication
Union's Connect 2020 target of ensuring that more than 50 percent of people in
the developing world are using the internet by 2020. In order to reach this
goal, together we will need to connect roughly 500,000 new users to the internet
each day. Ericsson continues innovating so that operators can create viable
business even in rural or off-grid settings, and to make the most difference
with every investment."
Daryl Schoolar, Principal Analyst, Intelligent Networks, Ovum, says: "These
innovations address investment pain points while also considering the current
situation and environment of many of these builds. Ericsson is unique in their
multifaceted approach and focus on spurring mobile broadband adoption in these
developing markets."
The new solutions address the significant divide in internet adoption between
developed and developing countries - only four out of ten people in developing
countries are connected to the internet and about 15 percent of the world's
population do not have access to electricity - and the innovations follow a trio
of solutions for developing areas unveiled in February this year: Flow of Users,
Zero Touch and Mobile Broadband Expander.
Operators around the world see the ability of these newly announced solutions to
fill their needs.
Mr. Rajesh Singh, President, Corporate Network Planning, Idea, says: "India is a
very diverse market so our greatest need in challenging areas is to complement
the existing GSM networks with WCDMA and LTE access. We see the Radio 2219 and
Psi Coverage as important assets when we extend mobile broadband coverage across
the country."
The new suite of solutions consists of: Ericsson Site Manager software paired
with Ericsson Site Controller, Radio 2219, Antenna Integrated Radio, AIR 2488,
MINI-LINK 6363, MINI-LINK 6651 indoor unit and new additions to the Ericsson
Enclosure family. It also includes new software enhancements to both the Zero
Touch WCDMA and Flow of Users solutions.
For detailed information about the new solutions, please see the product
information attachment.
Ericsson radio site solution for developing markets, including newly launched
Radio 2219, GSM + WCDMA, rail mounted on the wall, MINI-LINK 6363 and Enclosure
6130.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Video: Introduction by Peter Malm, Head of 2G/3G Radio Access Networks, Ericsson
Video: Serve the next wave
Presentation on Slideshare
Latest Ericsson WCDMA launches to accelerate mobile broadband for everyone
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communications technology and services. Our long-term relationships with every
major telecom operator in the world allow people, business and society to
fulfill their potential and create a more sustainable future.
Our services, software and infrastructure - especially in mobility, broadband
and the cloud - are enabling the telecom industry and other sectors to do better
business, increase efficiency, improve the user experience and capture new
opportunities.
With approximately 115,000 professionals and customers in 180 countries, we
combine global scale with technology and services leadership. We support
networks that connect more than 2.5 billion subscribers. Forty percent of the
world's mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. And our investments in
research and development ensure that our solutions - and our customers - stay in
front.
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in 2015 were SEK 246.9 billion (USD 29.4 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ
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Datum: 13.09.2016 - 09:00 Uhr
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