Ericsson selected to build LTE network for Rogers
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Sole supplier for LTE radio access network
* Upgrades and expands Rogers' existing packet core network to Evolved Packet
Core (EPC)
* Further expands global leadership in LTE
As part of this multi-year agreement, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) expands its key
supplier role with Rogers by delivering an end-to-end LTE network. Ericsson will
deploy all 4G/LTE radio sites with its new multi-standard radio base station,
RBS 6000, and upgrade and expand Rogers' existing packet core network into an
Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network, supporting the new LTE network.
"This deal reaffirms Ericsson's leadership in LTE and further extends our long-
standing relationship with Rogers. Ericsson's LTE/EPC network will enable
Rogers to deliver unique experiences for people and businesses thereby shaping
the networked society," said Angel Ruiz, head of Ericsson North America.
"Ericsson has been a strategic, valued partner of ours for more than 25 years
and we look forward to working with them to bring this next generation
technology to Canadians," said Bob Berner, Executive Vice President Network and
Chief Technology Officer of Rogers Communications Inc.
To date, Ericsson has signed commercial LTE contracts with six of seven of the
top ranked operators by 2010 global revenue. In North America, the world's
fastest growing LTE market, we now have four LTE contracts with leading
operators in the region.
LTE, the next generation of mobile communication technology, enables the fast
transfer of huge amounts of data in an efficient and cost-effective way,
optimizing the use of the frequency spectrum. With increased speed and decreased
latency, consumers can enjoy a wide range of applications (real-time web, online
gaming, social media collaboration and video conferencing) effortlessly and
while on the move. LTE will meet the demands of new and enhanced mobile internet
applications of the future.
Ericsson has been driving open standards and has had the highest impact on the
released LTE specifications. Ericsson expects to hold 25 percent of all
essential patents for LTE, making it the largest patent holder in the industry.
Notes to editors:
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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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