Ericsson to supply Telenor with high speed data network
October 9, 2006
Ericsson has been selected by Telenor to supply a complete packet core
network to enable differentiated delivery of multimedia services
in Norway and Denmark. Telenor will get a common platform for both
2G and 3G data traffic with flexible, service aware charging capabilities
to increase the average revenue per user and reduce churn.
Ericsson will provide Telenor the latest technology for mobile
high speed data communication, paving the way for mobile advanced
packet data based services such as Mobile TV and Mobile Gaming.
Under the contract Ericsson will be the sole supplier of the whole
packet core network in Norway and Denmark, including Gateway GPRS
Support Nodes and Serving GPRS Support Nodes, for 2G and 3G in the
same platform and the Service Aware Charging solution. Roll-out
will start during the third quarter of 2006.
Anders Hauglie-Hanssen, Vice President Nordic Mobile at Telenor
says: "Telenor is committed to build and stimulate advanced telecommunications
services. With this agreement we expect to get a future proof and
cost-efficient solution for handling of our GPRS network. We have
chosen Ericsson as supplier for their proven capabilities in other
markets, and their local competence and high commitment".
Johan Wibergh, President, Ericsson Nordic and Baltic, says: "We
are proud to be part of Telenor's growth as a global player. With
this contract we are increasing our footprint in the Nordic operation
for packet core and developing our cooperation with Telenor."
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