Ericsson to Supply HSDPA to Partner.STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Major Israeli operator Partner 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 a supplier for its 3G network expansion and upgrade to HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) See HSPA. . The contract confirms Ericsson's leadership in WCDMA/UMTS and HSDPA technologies. Ericsson will expand Partner's 3G/HSDPA radio network and provide accompanying services, enabling the operator to expand its third-generation services. The system rollout will start this year. Ericsson's HSDPA will enable Partner to introduce a new generation of services, such as mobile triple play, a combination of mobile telephony, mobile broadband Description Mobile Broadband is a type of wireless internet access that differs from Wi-Fi. Mobile Broadband is the name used to describe the 3G services which are made possible by HSDPA and HSUPA, the latest technologies on the W-CDMA evolutionary path. and mobile TV. Amikam Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , Partner 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. , says: "In line with our strategic decision to introduce two suppliers for our 3G network, we have selected Ericsson as our second supplier. Ericsson's UMTS/HSDPA technology will continue to provide us with the most advanced equipment available. The decision was based on Ericsson's excellent performance in our GSM network and the quality of its 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. equipment." Bjorn Eisner, President of Ericsson Israel, says: "We are pleased to provide Partner with advanced 3G technology. This will strengthen our long-standing partnership and excellent relations with Partner." Ericsson's HSDPA capabilities enable download speeds of up to 14 Mbps. The advanced technology offers operators more than double the system capacity and makes response times for interactive services faster. Users will be able to download 1 MB of music five times faster than the current 3G connection and even 33 times faster than using GSM/GPRS. Ericsson is already at the forefront of HSDPA solutions, leveraging on its leadership in WCDMA/UMTS. Ericsson's HSDPA systems are available now, with commitments in a number of customer trials. Ericsson will launch a commercial release in the fourth quarter of 2005. 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 |
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