HSPA

Ericsson, Far EasTone Sign Major HSPA Expansion Deal in Taiwan

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:35:20 +0000

April 2, 2008 -- Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) today announced a new contract with leading Taiwanese operator Far EasTone Telecommunications (Far EasTone) for its HSPA network expansion. The move will give Far EasTone the highest HSPA penetration in Taiwan - up to 95 percent of the population - and allow subscribers to enjoy the fastest mobile broadband speeds available.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will enhance HSPA coverage and also help Far EasTone to expand its transmission network capacity, and to enhance its mobile positioning service solutions. Ericsson will also be responsible for spare parts management service as well as support services. Network deployment and integration have started. » read more »

Ericsson Sole Supplier of HSPA Expansion and All-IP Upgrade for SmarTone-Vodafone in Hong Kong

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:31:04 +0000

April 3, 2008 -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been selected by leading operator SmarTone-Vodafone in Hong Kong as the sole supplier for network enhancements to provide the operator's mobile customers with a greater variety of advanced mobile broadband and multimedia services.

Under the three-year agreement, Ericsson will be the sole supplier of a HSPA-enabled radio access network, including Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS), a functionality that enables mobile-TV services to be broadcast. The deal also includes a fully IP-based core network, including IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Ericsson's Mobile Softswitch Solution, and Redback's SmartEdge routers. The network enhancements will allow SmarTone-Vodafone to cost-efficiently introduce more new services and to further increase broadband speeds to support more advanced video and mobile applications over time.

Ericsson will also be responsible for a range of professional services, such as, network design, systems integration, spare parts management service, support services, as well as network deployment and integration. » read more »

Ericsson Launches HSPA in the 2.6GHz Frequency Band

admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:57:52 +0000

October 8, 2007 -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced the launch of infrastructure and device platforms for WCDMA/HSPA in the 2.6GHz frequency band. The move is triggered by strong market interest and supports the growth of mobile broadband worldwide.

The launch of HSPA products for the 2.6GHz frequency band provides an immediate and secure choice for operators planning to offer mobile broadband services in this band.

The initiative also follows increased interest from mobile device manufacturers in launching HSPA devices for the 2.6GHz band. In turn, Ericsson is adding 2.6GHz support to its successful family of WCDMA/HSPA device platforms and mobile broadband modules for use in notebook computers.

New licenses for the 2.6GHz frequency band are now becoming available globally and Ericsson's HSPA solution for the 2.6GHz frequency band supports opportunities for operators to create new markets. » read more »

Ericsson New WCDMA/HSPA Network Supplier for Elisa in Finland

admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:02:04 +0000

August 13, 2007, 13:00 (CET) -- Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has been chosen by Finnish operator Elisa to deliver WCDMA/HSPA network equipment, taking the longstanding relationship between the two companies to a new level. The expansion will virtually double the coverage and capacity of Elisa's existing WCDMA/HSPA network.

Under the contract, Ericsson will more than double the number of radio base stations in the Elisa network over the coming year. By the end of the year, more than 120 towns and cities will have 3G coverage, strengthening Elisa's position as a leading Finnish 3G/HSPA network operator and service provider. Elisa chose Ericsson for the expansion project following a successful pilot that concluded earlier this year.

Ericsson's High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) solution provides increased data speeds by introducing enhancements in the uplink and the downlink. The advanced technology boosts network capacity and cuts response times for interactive services, increasing the performance of mobile broadband.

The contract also covers support services, deployment, integration and educational services. » read more »

TeliaSonera to test turbo 3G in Sweden

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:16:32 +0000

TeliaSonera to test turbo 3G in Sweden

02/14/2007 -- (3GSM World Congress, Barcelona) During the spring, TeliaSonera Sweden will be opening a new super-fast mobile broadband network for customers as part of its strategy to always offer them the best connectivity. In areas of Stockholm and Gothenburg, the mobile network is now being enhanced with new High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology, also called turbo 3G, which will give customers wireless connections to the Internet at speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.

Trials will begin during the second quarter of 2007 in areas of Stockholm and Gothenburg. » read more »

Sierra Wireless and Telefonica collaborate to demonstrate HSPA technology at 3GSM World Congress

admin — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:21:43 +0000

Sierra Wireless and TelefÃ³nica collaborate to demonstrate HSPA technology at 3GSM World Congress

TelefÃ³nica hosts demonstrations utilizing both the recently launched Sierra Wireless AirCard 875 for HSDPA networks and the upcoming AirCard 880 for HSUPA networks, providing insight into the present and the future of mobile broadband

February 12, 2007 -- 3GSM World Congress, Barcelona, Spain â€“ Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the company is collaborating with TelefÃ³nica MÃ³viles EspaÃ±a to demonstrate the latest in 3G wireless technology at 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona. TelefÃ³nica will host demonstrations of the recently launched Sierra Wireless AirCardÂ® 875 wireless data card for HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) networks, and will also utilize prototypes of the newly unveiled AirCard 880 PC card for a live, over-the-air demonstration of HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) technology. » read more »