Ericsson Signs GSM Expansion Deal with Chinese Mobile Operators
Ericsson has signed GSM expansion framework agreements with Chinese mobile operators, China Mobile and China Unicom, aiming at expanding its Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) networks. The deals are worth about USD 1.3 billion and USD 140 million respectively.
Ericsson will be one of the main providers of core and radio network equipment as well as related technical support and services for China Mobile so as to expand GSM/GPRS coverage and capacity in 19 regions across China. Moreover, both companies have already signed the “Green Action Program”, intending to reduce energy consumption in mobile networks and carbon-dioxide emissions.
For China Unicom, Ericsson will act as the main supplier, helping expand GSM networks in 10 regions across China. What’s more, Ericsson will also offer multimedia solutions for WAP services to provide attractive multimedia services and applications.
Carl-Henric Svanberg, president and CEO of Ericsson, said they would continuously support China’s rapidly expanding telecom industry with their “global expertise and proven competence”, while the new framework agreements would further strengthen Ericsson’s position as the leading mobile communications supplier in the Chinese market.
According media report, the projects are expected to be completed in 2008.
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