Ericsson supplies full commercial EDGE system for EMT.STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Estonian mobile operator EMT See Efficient markets theory. has today launched their commercial EDGE service. 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) is sole supplier of a full commercial EDGE system to EMT. The upgrade of their existing GSM/GPRS Ericsson network in Estonia will enhance the usage of consumer and enterprise services. Ericsson has provided a complete EDGE network infrastructure, delivering fast, packet-based mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. access. Implementation into the GSM network has already begun and EDGE service is now available in selected areas in Tallinn and will be gradually expanded all-over Estonia. EDGE, an enhancement of 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. , can handle three times the data volume of GPRS in existing spectrum bands. "The usage of mobile data services is really on the rise today and EDGE enables solutions with significantly higher speed for consumers and gives them a taste of 3G," says Valdo Kalm, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of EMT. "We are proud that EMT, an Estonian market leader and a strong long-term business partner for Ericsson, is implementing the latest Ericsson EDGE system into their future-proof mobile network," said Veiko Sepp, President at Ericsson Estonia. "With their EDGE-upgraded mobile network, EMT can offer enhanced high-speed data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. services to their subscribers." Ericsson and EMT have built up a strong strategic partnership over the decade. Ericsson is a sole supplier of GSM Core and Radio Network including GPRS/EDGE Network for EMT. 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 About EMT EMT is the largest and most experienced mobile communications operator in Estonia with a leading position measured by number of customers, financial indicators, development of coverage and size of networks, diversity of services and potential of value-added services. EMT is recognized for its leading edge innovative business activities: the company was the first in Estonia to launch GPRS services and one of the first in Europe to offer a wide range of Mobile Internet services, mobile parking and location based services. |
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