[0] Ericsson and Verizon Wireless Sign Contract for Express Network AAA Solution.Business Editors STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2002 Ericsson (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ERICY) today announced a contract with Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. to deploy Ericsson's CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. 2000 AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting) solution throughout Verizon Wireless' CDMA2000 1XRTT Express Network. Ericsson's CDMA2000 AAA solution will provide carrier class, geographical redundancy between the East and West coasts of Verizon Wireless' Express Network in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . From premium services like 24-hour, high-bandwidth Internet access See how to access the Internet. , to more standard services such as simple e-mail, Ericsson's AAA solution will enable Verizon Wireless to offer custom service packages with unique characteristics that address target segments. "We are very pleased to be selected by Verizon Wireless to provide our CDMA2000 AAA solution for their Express Network," said Ake Persson, head of Ericsson Mobile Systems CDMA. "In order to meet critical operator requirements for advanced services, Ericsson offers the most cost-effective, powerful CDMA2000 solution in the industry, resulting in increased revenue and lowered expenses for operators such as Verizon Wireless." Ericsson's CDMA2000 AAA will provide Verizon Wireless with integrated policy management, profile definition and the ability to offer a range of differentiated services Offerings that can be classified by type, or quality, of service. For example, a differentiated services network could prioritize real time traffic for a higher fee. . Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/press About Ericsson CDMA Systems By enabling the Mobile Internet through an industry-leading CDMA2000 solution, Ericsson opens up new markets and revenue opportunities for operators. cdmaOne is among the fastest growing wireless technologies in the world, currently serving more than 111 million subscribers. Developed by the industry's premier CDMA experts, Ericsson's CDMA solutions offer operators unique performance advantages and smooth evolution to 3G by leveraging the full strength of Ericsson's expertise in wireless, IP/datacom and Mobile Internet technologies. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/cdmasystems/pressroom.shtml |
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