Ericsson to Expand Kyivstar's GSM 900/1800 Networks.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2003 Ukraine's leading mobile operator Kyivstar GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. has awarded 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) a supply and technical maintenance contract for its GSM 900 and 1800 networks. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the contract, Ericsson will deliver equipment to expand the coverage of the existing Kyivstar networks, including support and technical maintenance. The signed contract provides for delivery and commissioning of new switching nodes, extensions of existing nodes, radio and transmission equipment including radio base stations. Deliveries under the contract started in January 2003. "Reliable and mutually beneficial Adj. 1. mutually beneficial - mutually dependent interdependent, mutualist dependent - relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed; "dependent children"; "dependent on moisture" cooperation with Ericsson has led our company to become a leader in the Ukrainian mobile market in such decisive areas as quality of communication, coverage and innovative services offered to our subscribers," said Igor Litovchenko, President of Kyivstar GSM. "Owing to owing to prep. Because of; on account of: I couldn't attend, owing to illness. owing to prep → debido a, por causa de this contract we will be able to consolidate our leadership." "We are proud of having Kyivstar as our partner since 1996," said Leif Edwall, President of Ericsson Ukraine. "This contract further proves our long-term strategic cooperation and we believe that our experience and latest solutions with further strengthen Kyivstar's position in the Ukrainian market." 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 About Kyivstar GSM Kyivstar GSM is Ukraine's leading mobile operator with the largest coverage in GSM: more than 260 cities in the Ukraine (excluding rural areas), all regional centers and road coverage for all highways of national and regional importance. Kyivstar GSM's mobile network covers almost 42% of the country's territory and the number of subscribers currently constitutes approximately two millon. Having signed direct agreements with 186 foreign mobile operators, Kyivstar GSM offers affordable roaming The ability to use a communications device such as a cellphone or PDA and be able to move from one cell or access point to another without losing the connection. services with 90 countries in five continents. |
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