Shortcut to mobile broadband
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - * New solution brings 3G performance to GSM networks* Maximizes current investments, smoothes out 3G coverage* Enables mobile broadband for 4 billion GSM usersIn countries with limited access to fixed networks, where demand forbroadband is strong and the mobile phone is the most affordable wayto access the internet, Ericsson's (NASDAQ:ERIC) EDGE Evolutionpresents subscribers with a great opportunity. This shortcut tomobile broadband adds 3G capabilities to GSM networks, significantlyreduces delays and can increase data speeds by up to 300 percent. Apotential market of 4 billion GSM users could soon enjoy internetbrowsing, access to social networks, and other multimedia content viatheir mobile phones.EDGE Evolution also makes a difference for users who already haveaccess to mobile broadband services. With improved speed and overalldata performance, the existing GSM network can complement and smoothout patchy 3G coverage. The software is now being activated andevaluated in several European and Asian operators' live networks.Ulf Ewaldsson, Vice President and Head of Product Area Radio atEricsson, says: "We are proud to be the world's first vendor with acommercially available EDGE Evolution solution. This is mobilebroadband performance with low entry barriers. With this technologyoperators can address a potential market of 4 billion GSM users andprovide cost-effective mobile broadband anywhere - includingcountries where 3G licenses have not yet been granted. It is all partof our commitment to offering improved communications such as mobilebroadband to more people around the globe and to helping close thedigital divide."Notes to editors:Ericsson's multimedia content is available at the broadcast room:www.ericsson.com/broadcast_roomEricsson is the world's leading provider of technology and servicesto telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobiletechnologies, and provides support for networks with over 1 billionsubscribers and has a leading position in managed services. Thecompany's portfolio comprises of mobile and fixed networkinfrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimediasolutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The SonyEricsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers withfeature-rich personal mobile devices.Ericsson is advancing its vision of "to be the prime driver in anall-communicating world" through innovation, technology, andsustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than75,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 209 billion (USD 32.2billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm,Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm and NASDAQ NewYork.www.ericsson.comwww.twitter.com/ericssonpressFOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACTEricsson Corporate Public & Media RelationsPhone: +46 10 719 69 92E-mail: press.relations(at)ericsson.comAbout Ericsson in EDGE mobile networksEricsson is the world's leading EDGE supplier, supporting more than60 percent of the 443 commercially launched EDGE networks (GSA July2009). Ericsson EDGE and EDGE Evolution bring mobile broadbandcapabilities to the GSM network by substantially increasing dataperformance and capacity. It does this through a software-onlyupgrade of existing equipment, a fast and easy way to reach the massmarket with mobile broadband services.For more information, visitwww.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/facts_figures/3g_reference.shtmlAbout EDGE EvolutionEDGE Evolution boosts data speeds to 1Mbps, significantly reduceslatency to below 80ms and doubles capacity and spectrum efficiency.This new technology simply improves the perceived performance acrossall services including web browsing, video streaming, musicdownloading, interactive and conversational services. The improvedperformance and capacity in GSM complements WCDMA/HSPA and LTEnetworks, meeting the growing demand for mobile broadband. The firststep toward the full implementation of EDGE Evolution is theintroduction of downlink dual-carrier and reduced latency features asdefined by 3GPP Release 7.For more information, visitwww.ericsson.com/technology/whitepapers/broadband/index.shtmlhttp://hugin.info/1061/R/1356008/329376.pdfThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Datum: 19.11.2009 - 10:01 Uhr
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