Ericsson wins GSM/GPRS Expansion Contract with Mobtel in Serbia.STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- 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) the world's leading telecom supplier, and leading Serbian GSM operator Mobtel have signed a contract valued 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. 115 million to expand and upgrade Mobtel's GSM 900/1800 network. E[acute accent acute accent n. A mark (´) indicating: a. that a vowel is close or tense, as é in French été. b. that a vowel or syllable has a high or rising pitch, as in Chinese or Ancient Greek. c. ]Ericsson will provide hardware, software and telecom services for the network expansion. E[acute accent]Under the contract, Ericsson will provide hardware and software expansions of the core network, radio network and microwave transmission Microwave transmission refers to the technique of transmitting information over a Microwave link. Since microwaves are highly susceptible to attenuation by the atmosphere (especially during wet weather), the use of microwave transmission is limited to a few contexts. network, as well as expansion of the 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. packet switching A network technology that breaks up a message into small packets for transmission. Unlike circuit switching, which requires the establishment of a dedicated point-to-point connection, each packet in a packet-switched network contains a destination address. technology equipment and enhanced mobile multimedia functionality for new service offerings, e.g. streaming. E[acute accent]With a turnkey responsibility, Ericsson will provide a comprehensive portfolio of telecom services. Ericsson's expertise in network design, deployment and integration as well as software upgrades will support the transition to advanced multimedia services. Under the contract, Ericsson will also provide support and maintenance services. E[acute accent]"The ratification of this agreement has an outstanding importance, not only for our company Mobtel, but also for the Republic of Serbia and further development of telecommunications in our country," said Mr Goran Bozic, Mobtel Deputy General Director. "It represents another step and logical sequel of a long lasting and successful cooperation between Ericsson and Mobtel, which will enable our company to continue the expansion of GSM network and to maintain the position of leader in telecommunications of Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro (sûr`bēə, mŏn'tənē`grō), Serbian Srbija i Crna Gora, former country of SE Europe, in the Balkan Peninsula, a short-lived union (2003–6) of the republics of Serbia and the much ." E[acute accent]"This contract is yet another recognition of Ericsson as the long-term partner of Mobtel in the process of developing and offering the most advanced telecommunications services to the people in Serbia," says Jan Hultgren, President, Ericsson Serbia & Montenegro. "We are proud that Mobtel has entrusted Ericsson for their network expansion and upgrade and we are committed to continuously add value to their offerings and to serve them with excellence." E[acute accent]Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet 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. E[acute accent]Read more at: http://www.ericsson.com/press E[acute accent]About Mobtel E[acute accent]063 MOBTEL Srbija was founded in 1994 as a Joint Venture of BK Trade from Moscow and The Public Company for Postal, Telephone and Telegraph Services (PTT (1) (Postal, Telegraph & Telephone) The governmental agency responsible for combined postal, telegraph and telephone services in many European countries. (2) See push-to-talk. PTT - Post, Telephone and Telegraph administration ) from Belgrade. MOBTEL operates as a limited liability company with 51% of its founding capital owned by the BK Trade and with the remaining 49% controlled by "PTT Srbija" - Public Company for Postal, Telephone and Telegraph Services (PTT). Mobtel is currently operating with 1.8 Million subscribers. E[acute accent]For more information please visit: www.mobtel.co.yu |
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