Ericsson to modernize Kyivstar's network to meet uptake of mobile
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Ericsson to modernize Kyivstar's network to meet uptake of mobile data in Ukraine
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) is paving the way for leading Ukrainianoperator Kyivstar to offer its 23.9 million subscribers mobilebroadband services under a three-year network modernization dealbetween the two companies.While Ukraine awaits the imminent release of 3G licenses, Kyivstar'scustomers across 99.9 percent of the country will be able to accessmultimedia data services and superior voice service thanks to anexpansion and modernization of Kyivstar's GSM/EDGE network. Ericssonwill boost capacity and coverage of the operator's radio access andcore network, which serves more than half the nation's totalsubscriber base of 55.2 million. By increasing capacity by more than30 percent, Kyivstar will be able to manage the anticipated uptake ofmobile data in the network.The core network capacity is expanded by using the Ericsson MobileSoftswitch Solution, which also enables cost-efficient migration toan all-IP network. The deal also covers microwave transmission,network deployment, systems integration and support services, as wellas competence development for staff.Igor Lytovchenko, President of Kyivstar, says: "This networkmodernization furthers Kyivstar's strategy of maintaining itstechnology leadership, while preparing for the launch of mobilebroadband services with the introduction of 3G in Ukraine."Jan Campbell, President of Ericsson Eastern Europe and Central Asia,says that the deal is an extension of Ericsson's establishedpartnership with Kyivstar, which dates back to the nationwide rolloutof its GSM network in 1996. "By using Ericsson's latest GSM/EDGEtechnologies, Kyivstar can deliver seamless services to its customerstoday and be well prepared for future needs."Kyivstar and Ericsson have also joined forces in the area of advancedmobile technologies, with the first Ukrainian demonstrations of 3Gand MMS in 2002 and EDGE in 2004.Notes to editors:Ericsson's multimedia content is available at the broadcast room:www.ericsson.com/broadcast_roomEricsson is the world's leading provider of technology and servicesto telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobiletechnologies, and provides support for networks with over 1 billionsubscribers and has a leading position in managed services. Thecompany's portfolio comprises of mobile and fixed networkinfrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimediasolutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The SonyEricsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers withfeature-rich personal mobile devices.Ericsson is advancing its vision of "to be the prime driver in anall-communicating world" through innovation, technology, andsustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than75,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 209 billion (USD 32.2billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm,Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX NASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ NewYork.www.ericsson.comwww.ericsson.mobiwww.twitter.com/ericssonpressFOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACTEricsson Corporate Public & Media RelationsPhone: +46 10 719 69 92E-mail: press.relations(at)ericsson.comAbout KyivstarUkraine's national mobile communications operator Kyivstar providesservices for more than 23.9 million subscribers as of 2009, coveringterritories where more than 99.9 percent of the population lives.Kyivstar's network covers all cities and towns and more than 28,000rural settlements, all main national and regional roads, as well asmost of the sea and river shores of Ukraine. Kyivstar providesEDGE/GPRS services over all its coverage territory in Ukraine andprovides roaming services worldwide. Kyivstar provides Ukrainiancitizens with modern telecommunication technologies at affordableprices.http://hugin.info/1061/R/1326527/312218.pdfThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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