Ericsson selected to supply T-Mobile's new GSM network in Germany.STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- T-Mobile Germany, the mobile branch of Deutsche Telekom Deutsche Telekom AG (ISIN: DE0005557508, FWB: DTE, NYSE: DT, LSE: DEU, TYO: 9496 ) (abbreviated DTAG) is a telecommunications company headquartered in Bonn, Germany. It is the largest telecommunications company in Germany and in the EU. in Germany and one of the largest leading mobile operators in the world, has selected 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) as the supplier and integrator for the replacement of 10,000 of T-Mobile's existing GSM radio base stations. Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson, the leading mobile telecommunications supplier in the world, will replace GSM radio access network GRAN is an abbreviation of GSM radio access network. It consists of Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) and Base Station Controllers (BSC), which are together referred to as a BSS. Its purpose is to manage the radio link between mobile phones and a telecommunication core network. equipment by installing and integrating the latest future proof GSM/GPRS technology into T-Mobile's network. By using Ericsson's latest 2G technologies, T-Mobile is well prepared for future upgrades, thus ensuring solid protection of today's investment for tomorrow's technology needs. "Ericsson is proud of being selected for this very important renewal of the GSM network of T-Mobile Germany," said Bert Nordberg, Executive Vice President, Group Function Sales and Marketing of Ericsson. "Ericsson will modernize mod·ern·ize v. mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es v.tr. To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update. v.intr. To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style. and increase efficiency in T-mobile's GSM network to pave the way for future business growth." "T-Mobile is at the forefront when it comes to network quality - this has been shown by the evaluations of independent bodies and numerous awards," explained Joachim Horn, Director of Technology and member of board of directors at T-Mobile Deutschland. "To hold this path in the future, we are not only relying on innovative broadband technologies broadband technology Telecommunications devices, lines, or technologies that allow communication over a wide band of frequencies, and especially over a range of frequencies divided into multiple independent channels for the simultaneous transmission of different signals. such as 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. and W-LAN W-LAN Wireless Local Area Network (also abbreviated as WLAN) , but we are also modernizing the GSM network, which continues to be an important element of our mobile multimedia strategy. By selecting Ericsson, we have gained a competent partner for this important project." The requirements for the replacement of large part of a mobile network are demanding. The challenge is not only the systems integration and related services, but also to undertake the operation without causing disturbance in the service quality for the customers of T-Mobile. Approximately 10,000 of T-Mobile's current GSM radio base stations will be replaced to step-by-step modernize the mobile network while it remains in operation. The replacement operation begins in January 2005 and is to be completed in 3 years time. Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet See broadband. 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 |
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