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Wireless
February
18, 2004
Ericsson to provide core network capacity
for the US operators
SWEDEN
-- Ericsson recently signed managed services contracts
with three individual rural market operators to migrate
their TDMA wireless networks to GSM. According to agreements,
Ericsson will manage and provide core network capacity
on demand to each operator. By choosing this strategy,
Missouri-based Chariton Valley Wireless Services, Pennsylvania-based
Indigo Wireless and Georgia-based PSC Wireless will
deploy a full-featured GSM network with more flexibility,
and less capital and operational expenses than traditional
build-outs.
Under
the terms of agreements, each customer will purchased
and operate its own radio access network, and use Ericsson's
supplied core network capacity to provide switching
services and data capabilities, which initially will
include GPRS, voice mail and SMS. The arrangements eliminate
core facility concerns such as power, site leasing and
facility maintenance.
Gowton
Achaibar, vice-president and general manager, Ericsson
Global Services, North America, said: "Managed
services is a great alternative for rural operators
as it allows the same GSM service. It enables operators
to concentrate on marketing their services to local
subscribers while benefiting from advanced wireless
services to roaming traffic."
Contact:
Ericsson Communications
Tel: +46-8-719-0952
james.borup@ericsson.com
www.ericsson.com
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