Ericsson to Supply UMTS to Mobilkom Austria

Ericsson has been selected by Mobilkom Austria as a supplier for UMTS. Mobilkom Austria is the largest Austrian mobile operator and plans to begin 3G commercial services during the first half of 2002.

Ericsson's UMTS solution helps Mobilkom Austria continue its role as a market innovator within mobile services by rapidly being able to bring the newest 3G services to its customers.

"With Ericsson, who is far ahead in 3G, we have found a perfect partner to build up the new UMTS network," said Dr. Boris Nemsic, General Manager of Mobilkom Austria.

"We are looking forward to taking this major step into the future together with Mobilkom, the largest operator in Austria and our long term partner," said Kjell Johansson, President of Ericsson Austria. "This is our second UMTS agreement in Austria within a short time and is a further acknowledgment of Ericsson's global leadership in 3G, and of our customers' confidence in the quality and competence of our team."

Ericsson has to date been named as supplier in 27 officially announced UMTS commercial agreements, more than any other vendor.