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12th December 2003 -Taiwan operator Far EasTone Telecommunications
and its subsidiary Yuen-Ze have selected Ericsson to
continue as sole supplier for its 3G network. In this
3G expansion contract, Ericsson is delivering a fully
integrated GSM-GPRS-WCDMA solution that ensures all
Far EasTone's customers a seamless evolution from 2G
to 3G.
The 3G agreement with Far EasTone comprises a complete
3G system including WCDMA radio access network, core
network and a wide portfolio of comprehensive professional
services for Yuan-Ze Telecommunications, subsidiary
of Far EasTone. Multi-vendor terminal verification services
for 3G handsets are also included.
The expansion of the WCDMA system will start immediately
and will be managed by Ericsson on a turnkey basis.
Ericsson's super compact RBS 3104 and RBS 3203 base
stations will be deployed. The small footprint and the
minimal volume significantly reduce site costs for the
operator.
"The partnership between Far EasTone and Ericsson was
proven successful in the initial network rollout. Far
EasTone was the first WCDMA operator to demonstrate
a video call and the first to receive the 'Qualification
Certificate' from the Director General Telecom," says
Jan Nilsson, president of Far EasTone. "Therefore, it
is a natural step to continue the partnership to ensure
a cost efficient and smooth expansion. It is definitely
a strength for Far EasTone only having to deal with
one network vendor when integrating GSM, GPRS and WCDMA."
"After performance proven from earlier implementation,
we are selected again as sole supplier for WCDMA," said
Jan Signell, president of Ericsson Taiwan. "We are delighted
to continue this partnership with Far EasTone and the
chance to also extend our services to KGT subscribers
after KGT's merger with Far EasTone. I am sure that
Far EasTone with its strong focus on innovation and
Ericsson with its technology leadership will be a winning
combination in the advanced Taiwanese mobile multi-media
market."
The WCDMA expansion contract with Far EasTone and Yuan-Ze
Telecommunications further confirms Ericsson's position
as the world's leading supplier of 3G mobile systems.
Ericsson has been named as vendor in 45 out of 85 publicly
announced WCDMA agreements to date and has a global
market share of 40 per cent.
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 powerful
communication companies. For more information visit
www.ericsson.com.
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