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Global
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September
24, 2002
Ericsson
performs first live seamless handover between GSM, W-CDMA
SWEDEN
-- Ericsson has successfully demonstrated the first
live, dual-mode W-CDMA/GSM calls with seamless handover
between the two modes.
Ericsson
demonstrated W-CDMA/GSM end-to-end calls using small-sized
handsets in live networks with high-speed data rates
up to 384Kbps. The demonstration, which was performed
for Telia and Hi3G (Hutchison Whampoa), also included
high data rate in live W-CDMA/GSM networks. The small-sized
Sony Ericsson test units used are based on a commercial
platform developed by Ericsson Mobile Platforms. Allowing
the user to seamlessly hand over calls between different
networks is an important step in the 3G rollout. The
handover makes it possible for the incumbent operators
to expand their 3G networks and offer consumers complete
coverage right from the start by combining existing
GSM network with the new W-CDMA networks.
The
Sony Ericsson test units used are designed for interoperability
tests with different networks and as proof of concept
for customers using the 3G platform from Ericsson. The
mobile platform solution is capable of full W-CDMA and
GSM/GPRS dual-mode, including handover. It also supports
a complete set of 3G applications and thus, enables
the development of small attractive 3G handsets. Power
consumption and battery capacity of the handsets used
is equal to today's GSM phones.
"The
dual-mode platform from Ericsson Mobile Platforms enables
the manufacturers and operators to concentrate on application
and service developments and launch products with a
secure technical solution. I feel confident that we
will launch commercial 3G products as planned,"
says Jan Wäreby, vice president marketing of Sony
Ericsson Mobile Communications.
Contact:
Ericsson Mobile Platforms
Tel: 46-8-719-1880
E-mail: peter.olofsson@lme.ericsson.se
Web: www.ericsson.com
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