Ericsson wins IP contract with new Dutch ISP.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 21, 1999--

Ericsson has signed a contract for an Internet solution with WISH, the fastest growing Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the Netherlands. Ericsson will deliver a turnkey solution, based on its robust access routers, ensuring WISH the ability to offer its customers carrier-class Internet services.

The contract, making Ericsson the sole supplier for Internet access infrastructure, is initially valued at $12 million (SEK 100 million). For WISH, this is the first main contract for Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure.

WISH will build an advanced IP infrastructure to position itself as a Next-Generation Service Provider. The WISH infrastructure will utilize the flexibility of Ericsson's Tigris Multi-Service Access Platform.

The first phase of the build-out will be in service by the end of the year, with more than 300,000 users connected. Ericsson's IP-based access router/concentrator solution will ensure WISH quality Internet services and even more competitive market offerings. Included in the contract are also gateways to telecom networks, network management and service solutions, as well as IP services.

"We selected Ericsson because of its excellent business approach, flexibility and speed to provide a turnkey solution," says Jakob Pieterman, CEO of WISH holding B.V. "By partnering with Ericsson, we have the ability to be a full-service Internet service supplier with state-of-the-art products, services and e-commerce solutions. Ericsson offers a solution that enables us to handle our explosive growth in the near future."

Ericsson's scaleable Multi-Service Access platform is fully based on, leveraging Internet technologies, including advanced security features, combined with `telecom quality' features, like high availability, support for real-time multimedia and flexible charging. Ericsson's broad IP Services portfolio enables operators and ISPs to offer new competitive services and build strong business cases for their IP networks.

Ericsson provides complete carrier-class data networking solutions to new and established operators and service providers. The company's expanding data networking portfolio includes a range of products for backbone infrastructure, access, IP services and network management, including MPLS to leverage investments in ATM or IP infrastructures. Ericsson offers a full line of scaleable ATM packet switches and a broad range of routers, already positioning the company as a leading supplier of multi-service networks.

Ericsson is the leading provider in the new telecoms world, with communications solutions that combine telecom and datacom technologies with freedom of mobility for the user. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for its customers - network operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers - the world over.

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