Ericsson chosen as UMTS supplier by Sonera.Business Editors STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2000 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) has been selected by Finnish operator Sonera as a supplier for UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. 3G network solutions in Finland. Under the three year agreement Ericsson will supply its 3G UMTS radio access network equipment and related support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . The UMTS contract with Sonera again underlines Ericsson's position as the world's leading supplier of 3G mobile systems. Ericsson has now been named as vendor in 21 third generation agreements announced to date. The Ericsson UMTS 3G network solution will enable Sonera to offer new high speed mobile UMTS services with quality. Ericsson's understanding and industry leading knowledge of UMTS technology will also secure and support Sonera to continue its innovating role within mobile services and applications. "Our long cooperation with Ericsson provides a solid basis for the building of efficient and reliable UMTS networks Beginning in 2003 under the name 3, Hutchison Whampoa, a large port operator, has gradually launched their startup UMTS networks worldwide including Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland and Sweden. ," says Senior Vice President Anni Vepsalainen of Sonera. "Ericsson's network expertise makes an excellent complement to our vision, which emphasizes services and customer benefit." "We are proud to be chosen by Sonera as their UMTS network supplier and support their forefront drive to rapidly expanding mobile Internet market," says Veli-Matti Mattila, President of Ericsson Finland. "This contract will continue the long and global working relationship as we have done so far with GSM and also recently with GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. network systems." The 3G services will run on top of optical high speed IP backbone network which Sonera has earlier purchased from Ericsson. Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world. About Sonera Sonera (HEX: SRA SrA abbr. senior airman , NASDAQ: SNRA SNRA Sawtooth National Recreation Area (Idaho) SNRA Swedish National Road Administration SNRA Système National de Recherche Agricole ) is an international forerunner in mobile communications and mobile-based services and applications. By combining service provision, Sonera aims to develop into a global communications operator and provider of transaction and content services. The company also provides advanced data communications solutions to businesses, and fixed network voice services in Finland and its nearby areas. In 1999, Sonera's revenues amounted to EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 1.85 billion and profit before extraordinary items and taxes was EUR 0.5 billion. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/pressroom |
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