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October 2002 - Ericsson chooses Agere and Proxim to
jointly develop and supply telecom operators with complete
end-to-end solutions for WLAN (Wi-Fi) access, integrating
hot spot access with mobile 2G and 3G networks.
Local
access to high-speed data (called WLAN or Wi-Fi) is
an increasingly important service for users of handheld
devices like laptops and notebook computers.
Ericsson
believes that integrating indoor and Public WLAN "Wi-Fi
hotspots" with mobile 2G and 3G networks is a winning
business concept for the future.
The
unique combination of the three undisputed leaders in
WLAN-technology and mobile systems respectively will
ensure that mobile operators get a leading edge in this
fast growing market.
The
new partnership brings new benefits to both operators
and end-users. Ericsson's Mobile Operator WLAN enables
operators to integrate WLAN with their existing 2G and
3G mobile business, reusing investments made in core
infrastructure, subscriber management, billing and authentication.
"The
operators can offer customers attractive value added
service packages, combining the different features of
both WLAN and mobile technologies, also creating new
revenue streams from locally adapted content," says
Torbjörn Nilsson, Senior Vice President, Marketing &
Strategic Business Development, Ericsson. "And since
the solutions are based on standard mobile phone SIM-card
technology, using public WLAN will be as easy to use
as a mobile phone."
From
the end-users point of view, it allows them to take
advantage of WLANs at hotspots, and roam between cellular
and WLAN networks. This is a part of Ericsson's "Always
best connected" concept. It also means simpler handling,
added security and cost control through unified billing.
Ericsson
will tailor solutions for different emerging needs of
both fixed line and mobile operators, based on open
standards. They will include all necessary components
like 802.11b modules, software and SIM technology provided
by Agere, 802.11 compliant Access Points for 2,4 and
5 GHz bands provided by Proxim, and IETF/3GPP compliant
Authentication Servers provided by Ericsson.
SOURCE
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