Netgear routers go mobile with Ericsson

(Thomson Reuters ONE) - ·         Ericsson's 3G mobile broadband modules in Netgear's routers·         Cost-efficient internet access for locations that lack wirelineinfrastructure·         Internet access from buses, trains, cars, boatsNetgear is a world-leading brand in the small- to medium-sized businesses andhome router segment. Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) will supply mobile broadband moduletechnology to Netgear.Mobile network connections for routers are becoming increasingly popular in manycountries as a backup for or alternative to wireline broadband. Ericsson andNetgear have teamed to expand the mobile broadband market into new applicationareas and user segments, helping mobile operators generate higher revenues astheir customers realize more reasons to use 3G networks for multiple dataapplications.Michael Clegg, vice president and general manager of the Netgear ServiceProvider business unit, says: "We are thrilled to cooperate with Ericsson, theglobal leader in 3G mobile broadband network technology. This collaborationfurthers our position with mobile operators, and the resulting mobile platformcan be migrated to higher speeds and enabled with added features going forward.It is a clear win-win partnership."Mats Norin, head of Mobile Broadband Modules at Ericsson, added: "Mobilebroadband connectivity over HSPA in routers opens up new opportunities inyet-untapped home, SoHo and semi nomadic user scenarios. We are excited todeliver mobile broadband connectivity to a new segment, home network routers forNetgear."The new router from Netgear combines HSPA technology with 802.11n wireless andEthernet LAN. It sports 270 Mbps on the wireless LAN side and a full-featuredfirewall. It also allows fast large file downloads and real time media playbackof high-quality digital movies, photos and MP3s.3G/HSPA mobile broadband technology is deployed in more than 300 networks inmore than 130 countries. Besides delivering the network infrastructure andservices, Ericsson also provides mobile broadband modules for HSPA. To date,Ericsson has officially announced agreements with LG, Toshiba, Dell, Lenovo and Sony.The new router with 3G radio will be showcased at Ericsson's exhibition area atHall 6, La Fira, Barcelona, during the GSMA Mobile World Congress, February15-18.  Access is by invitation only. Media need to contact Ericsson CorporatePublic & Media Relations.Read more about Ericsson at Mobile World Congress.Notes to editors:Fact sheets and product imagesImages of Netgear ProductPhotos of Mats NorinBroadcast room Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecomoperators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, andprovides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has a leadingposition in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises of mobile andfixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband andmultimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The SonyEricsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-richpersonal mobile devices.Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in anall-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainablebusiness solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 80,000 employeesgenerated revenue of SEK 206.5 billion (USD 27.1 billion) in 2009. Founded in1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMXNASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.www.ericsson.com www.twitter.com/ericssonpress www.facebook.com/technologyforgood FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACTEricsson Corporate Public & Media RelationsPhone: +46 10 719 69 92E-mail: media.relations(at)ericsson.com Ericsson Investor RelationsPhone: +46 10 719 00 00E-mail: investor.relations(at)ericsson.com UPCOMING EVENTSMobile World Congress,Barcelona, Spain, February 15- 18Ericsson's Capital Markets Day, Stockholm, Sweden, May 5-6Ericsson Business Innovation Forum, Shanghai, China, May 17-18For more information please contact the Ericsson Media Relations Team.[HUG#1382060] Ericsson mobile broadband module: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1382060/341097.png Press release in PDF: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1382060/341073.pdf Netgear router MBRN3300: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1382060/341093.jpg

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