LIME partners with Ericsson for mobile network modernization
(firmenpresse) - STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN -- (Marketwire) -- 09/12/11 --
· Users in 12 Caribbean territories will benefit from state-
of-the-art
technology and improved services, with particular benefits for smartphone
users
· The new mobile broadband network includes RBS 6000 base
stations, an
energy-efficient compact site solution that supports multiple cellular
network
standards
LIME, the Caribbean arm of the Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) group,
has
announced that it will modernize its mobile network in 12 different
territories
in the Caribbean. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will facilitate this
modernization by
deploying its latest core network and multi-standard radio base stations
RBS
6000, enhancing the capabilities of LIME's network. Thanks to this,
improved
mobile broadband services will be provided for users in Anguilla, Antigua,
Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada,
Montserrat,
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Turks and Caicos.
The CWC group provides mobile services on all of the Caribbean islands,
meaning
that all islanders across the region who are LIME customers will benefit
from
the network modernization, enjoying fast and seamless connections on their
smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Furthermore, people
traveling to
the islands for business or on holiday will benefit from the latest mobile
broadband services and fast internet access they would expect from any
metropolitan network.
LIME's CEO, David Shaw, says: "An important part of our mandate is to
ensure
that the Caribbean is served by the most modern telecoms technology
available
and that our consumer, enterprise and carrier customers have access to
world-
class services. We know Ericsson can deliver this for us.
"Ericsson will vastly improve our mobile network and give our customers the
exceptional experience they deserve. The new Ericsson technology will also
reduce our energy consumption, which will have a positive impact on the
environment."
Martin Roos, Head of Ericsson in the Caribbean, says: "We are pleased to
become
LIME's main supplier for mobile broadband in the Caribbean. With the latest
technology from Ericsson, LIME will be able to roll out new advanced
services
and join the smartphone global boom. With IP-centric network architecture,
LIME
will have the ability to respond to the fast-changing business models we
see
today."
The contract, which includes network design, rollout and professional
services,
will pave the way for LIME to migrate its network to an all-IP
architecture;
improve coverage, capacity and quality; and prepare for a smooth
introduction of
HSPA Evolution and LTE. HSPA Evolution technology providing 21 Mbps will be
introduced in the Cayman Islands in the first phase of the modernization
process, with the rollout to additional markets planned for later this
year.
Notes to editors:
About LIME
LIME is the Caribbean's largest telecommunications company with a proud
history
in the region, and which is always working to improve life in the
Caribbean.
LIME delivers the very best communication services to governments,
businesses
and families in 13 Caribbean countries with one unifying promise -
building,
connecting and serving communities. LIME is part of Cable & Wireless
Communications PLC, one of the world's leading communications companies.
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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 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.
Ericsson has enjoyed a presence in Latin America since 1896, when it signed
an
agreement in Colombia and for the first time delivered equipment to the
region.
In the early 1900s, Ericsson increased its presence in Latin America by
signing
commercial deals in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Today, Ericsson is
present in
56 countries within South America, Central America, Mexico and the
Caribbean.
Ericsson is the market-leading telecom supplier, with a market share of
more
than 40 percent in Latin America and more than 100 signed telecom services
contracts in the region.
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