By Editor on February 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) has announced its plans to replace 2G and 3G equipment across its network as part of an overarching project which aims to increase both coverage and the download speeds on offer.
According to reports, VHA has contracted Huawei to replace base station equipment at 5,800 of the sites that previously belonged to Vodafone, with the Chinese vendor expected to install its SingleRAN base stations and radio network controllers (RNCs), replacing hardware that had previously been installed by Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN).
The new equipment will allow the delivery of 2G, 3G and 4G services from a single base station at theoretical downlink speeds of up to 42Mbps. Over the course of the next 18 months, VHA also expects to have the equipment installed at a further 2,200 sites that are due to be brought online over that timeframe, as the operator expands its infrastructure. Further, it has also been revealed that VHA will deploy Huawei-supplied radio network controllers (RNCs) at sites in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth; the controllers are designed to control and optimise network performance.
The scale of the project, it is claimed, will see Huawei double its workforce in Australia with the addition of some 300 new technical staff to support the rollout, while it is also likely to call on the services of around 200 sub-contractors.
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Tagged with 2G, 3G, 4G, Australia, Ericsson, Mobile, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN), radio network controllers (RNCs), SingleRAN base stations, Vodafone, Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA)
By Editor on February 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Yoigo – a subsidiary of TeliaSonera has signed a new agreement with Ericsson to extend its current 3G mobile broadband network.
The agreement makes Ericsson its single vendor of the latest technology in radio access and core network and the only managed services partner.
The agreement and the existing managed services contract that was due to end in September this year has been extended until the end of 2014. Deliveries will include radio access, circuit switched core, packet switched core, expansion and upgrade of charging systems.
According to Yoigo’s Chief Executive Officer, Johan Andsj¶, the new agreement represents the company’s commitment to the Spanish market. In a country with 55 million mobile subscribers and a 112.5 percent penetration rate, the competition between the mobile operators is tough.
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Tagged with 3G, Chief Executive Officer, circuit switched core, Core Network, Ericsson, Expansion, Johan Andsjö, Mobile, packet switched core, Radio Access, Spain, TeliaSonera, Yoigo
By Editor on February 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
America Movil has launched a mobile advertising service provided by Ericsson. America Movil subscribers can now receive ads tailored to their interests through their mobile devices. With this service, the users will be able to manage the solution and interfaces with all players in the advertising eco-systems.
Based on the Ericsson Ad Orchestrator platform, the platform will enable America Movil to deliver targeted ads based on consumer preferences to individual network users via various mobile channels. Using campaign management tools and measurement reports, advertising agencies can easily create and maintain their advertisement campaigns.
According to Marco Quatorze, VAS Director for America Movil, this strategic partnership between America Movil and Ericsson meets their need to add relevant advertisements to services for their subscribers. It is crucial that their customers have the choice of opting for this type of a program. The company’s vision is to make advertisers’ media spending more efficient and deliver relevant offers to consumers based on their wants and interests. Ericsson is a crucial partner in realizing this vision and is willing to help them shape this developing market.
By Editor on February 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Ericsson has successfully deployed the first commercial CDMA 450MHz EVDO Rev B network in Scandinavia with Net1 / ice.net. Net1 operates an existing 450MHz data network across rural Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
With CDMA EVDO Rev B, users can achieve higher data rates with download speed of up to 9.3 Mbits per second and upload speed of up to 5.4 Mbits per second.
According to Net1 COO, G¶sta Kallner, they are very pleased with this development on their CDMA 450MHz network. Now, they can enhance their mobile broadband service offerings to their customer base in Scandinavia.
No further details were provided by the company.
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Tagged with Denmark, CDMA 450MHz, COO, Ericsson, EVDO Rev B network, Gösta Kallner, Mobile, Net1, Norway, Scandinavia, Sweden
By Editor on February 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Ericsson has signed a managed services contract with Japan’s EMobile, which follows on from a recent HSPA+ network upgrade contract.
No financial or timeline details were provided.
According to Fredrik Alatalo, President of Ericsson Japan, he is honored that EMobile has chosen to extend its managed services partnership with Ericsson and also expand it to include the fixed broadband network. With global scale and experience, proven tools, methods and processes, they aim to further improve the efficiency in EMobile’s networks for the benefit of their subscribers.
By Editor on February 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Ericsson has announced that ADA group firm Reliance Communications (RCom) has selected its eStore platform for new mobile applications store, Reliance App World.
The store will offer a mix of free and paid applications enabling micro-billing, multiple downloads, user ratings, search options and will support all major mobile handsets.
According to company’s statement, Reliance App World will have a mix of international and India-specific applications like games, lifestyle, business, utilities, productivity, travel and finance to suit all age groups.
According to RCom Head-3G, Prashant Gokarn, Reliance App World is an endeavor to increase consumer delight by providing a mix of entertainment and utility services to their subscribers. Ericsson’s expertise and quality services are valuable to them for setting up a successful business in the application space.
Ericsson will be responsible for providing end-to-end services, including business operations using the software- as-a-service business model.
According to Fredrik Jejdling, Head of Engagement Practices, Ericsson India, the company has set up an in-house device testing team to provide a differentiated service offering, ensuring the same experience across different devices. The application store will help Reliance to focus on customer satisfaction and delight factor, offering the required visibility and favorable consumer perception in the 3G space.
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Tagged with ADA group, Ericsson, eStore platform, Fredrik Jejdling, Head of Engagement Practices, Head-3G, India, micro-billing, Mobile, multiple downloads, Prashant Gokarn, Reliance App World, Reliance Communications (RCOM), search options, user ratings
By Editor on February 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Ericsson has won an LTE based 4G network pact from Australia’s Telstra. As per the deal, Ericsson will cover the Central Business Districts of all Australian capital cities and selected regional centres by the end of this year.
The upgrade will use the company’s existing 1800MHz spectrum to bring 4G to the areas where traffic demand is most concentrated. It will be integrated with Telstra’s existing HSPA+ service, which uses the 850MHz spectrum range.
By the end of 2011, Telstra aims to offer its customers LTE mobile broadband devices that operate seamlessly across both the 850MHz and 1800MHz spectrum ranges.
Ericsson will deploy all 4G/LTE radio sites with its new multi-standard radio base station, RBS 6000 and upgrade and expand Telstra’s existing packet core network into an EPC network, supporting the new LTE radio network. Services included in the contract are network roll out, design, integration and learning services.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Tagged with 4G, Australia, Central Business Districts, EPC network, Ericsson, HSPA Service, LTE, Mobile, multi-standard radio base station, RBS 6000, Telstra
By Editor on February 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Ericsson and Novatium announce the global launch of PC as a Service. By making use of a cloud based operating system, PC as a Service removes the complexities of virus protection, software updates, application installation and maintenance. These features are moved away from the user to the cloud. The service, including client hardware, is remotely managed end-to- end by experts.
The concept gives a superior and convenient computing experience at a really great value reaching out with an optimal solution for the next billion users, especially in emerging markets.
PC as a Service is an operator offering and includes a managed monetized PC desktop and brings the strengths and advantages from mobile prepaid to the personal computer by allowing flexible recharging and diverse subscription models.
By offloading the overhead of running the operating system to the cloud, a PC as a Service device is able to perform tasks like media consumption and Internet browsing in a far quicker and responsive manner. Thanks to this radical innovation, the PC consumes less energy which means better battery life, reduced temperature of the device as well as minimizing the load on a telecom network without compromising the user experience.
The service holds tremendous promise for telecom operators globally looking at ways to monetize their mobile broadband infrastructure, while ensuring subscriber value. Several leading telecom service providers in India have already deployed the concept under their brand names.
“PC as a Service is a first-of-its-kind concept and a natural evolution of telecom and computing. Today, when every transaction is moving to the Internet, we are confident that cloud based computing will transform the way we use computers, tablets and smartphones today,” says Daniel Freeman, Head of Multimedia Innovation, Ericsson. “Additionally, PC as a Service offers telecom operators new ways to expand their broadband business. We see it driving mobile broadband penetration in emerging as well as developed markets as it motivates investments in rural as well as urban infrastructure.”
“With hyper competition and the continued rollout of Mobile Broadband networks, telecom service providers are looking for new services which offer a way to not only acquire but retain valuable customers. PC as a Service is one such revolutionary disruption,” says Mr. Alok Singh, CEO, Novatium solutions. “We believe PC as a Service is the future of telecom and computing convergence and telecom operators globally can now leverage the same with a trusted partner like Ericsson,” he added.
Gone is the time people have had to wait for a PC to start. A typical device is up and running 5 seconds after you turn it on. You never risk losing your data as it is mirrored in the cloud.
Ericsson and Novatium will be demonstrating their PC as a Service offering at the Ericsson Hall (Hall 6) at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona.
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Ericsson is the world’s leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in managed services. The company’s portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.
Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the “prime driver in an all- communicating world” through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.
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About Novatium Solutions Pvt Ltd
Novatium is the leader and pioneer in PC as a Service in India with its superior, convenient and great value offerings. Novatium’s innovation is in the area of research and development of user environment, technologies, infrastructure and support for providing easy to use everyday computing for all. This involves providing computing services based on ‘Pay as you Use’ model. The underlying principle is that users subscribe only to the required applications and resources for a desired period. Novatium provides home and small company computing service across India. Its simplicity of computing provides unique value, coupled with ease of navigation, data security and freedom from the hassles of application and software maintenance and upgrades.
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Tagged with 2G, 3G, 4G, Alok Singh, Barcelona, CEO, cloud based operating system, Daniel Freeman, Ericsson, Head of Multimedia Innovation, India, Mobile, Mobile World Congress, Novatium, Novatium solutions, PC, Sweden
By Editor on February 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment
- Innovative design integrates antenna unit into radio unit
- Field tests indicate 42 percent power consumption reduction and 30 percent reduction of integration and installation time
- Only necessary to swap antennas when adding new 3G/4G technology on site
Ericsson announces the launch of its ground-breakingEricsson AIR (antenna integrated radio) solution at the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona. The radio solution, based on a unique design compactly integrating the antenna into the radio unit, will cut energy consumption and installation time drastically.
The compact, multi-standard solution ensures highly efficient and smooth introduction of new technologies, both 3G and 4G. A new standard or a new frequency band can easily be introduced by simply adding AIR and swapping the existing antenna. Mobile operators will also benefit from reduced costs due to shorter installation time, because AIR has fewer units and fewer interconnections compared to traditional site solutions. Field trials in customer networks proved a reduction of integration and installation time of up to 30 percent.
In addition, the field trial demonstrated that the solution provides reduced power consumption of up to 42 percent, mainly due to reduced feeder loss and simplified cooling.
Ulf Ewaldsson, Vice President and Head of Product Area Radio at Ericsson, says: “AIR is the fruit of in-depth discussions with customers about their future requirements for highly efficient radio access solutions. AIR will not only cut operational costs substantially, but it will also ensure a smooth introduction of new technologies and frequency bands.”
As gaining access to new sites becomes increasingly difficult, site design and appearance is becoming more important. AIR has been carefully designed to blend into the environment and its sleek appearance is close to that of a traditional antenna.
Ewaldsson says: “We are experiencing a tremendous take off in mobile broadband and the user expectations on speed and coverage are increasing the demands on the networks. In order to cope with the future capacity demands, we have a clearly defined small cell strategy. I am proud to announce that the AIR architecture is the first stepping stone towards a heterogeneous network.”
This completely new design of a radio solution is the result of an innovative strategic partnership between Ericsson and the antenna market leader Kathrein.
The AIR solution will be commercially available in the second half 2011 and will contribute to a sustainable world and a profitable mobile network.
By Editor on February 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The European Union will drop its inquiry into whether China is giving illegal aid to two of its leading telecom firms, even as the EU’s executive cites evidence of massive subsidies, according to EU Commission documents.
The Commission will propose ending two investigations into illegal export pricing by and state aid to Chinese wireless modem producers after the withdrawal of the complaint by Europe’s main producer, Belgium’s Option, late last year, according to a confidential document seen by Reuters.
The proposal is expected to be approved by European Union governments later this month, ending a case industry players had expected to be a litmus test of the EU’s willingness to challenge Chinese state subsidies. “It would be disproportionate to continue with the investigation and impose measures following the withdrawal of the complaint,” the Commission said in its document, which was distributed on Tuesday to interested parties in the case.
But in a separate document also dated Tuesday and distributed to EU governments, the commission cites evidence – gathered since last summer – that China’s main telecom producers Huawei and ZTE are state-controlled and receive cheap state loans that give them an unfair advantage over their European rivals.
“We would welcome the termination of the investigations as we reject any accusations of injurious dumping and subsidisation,” Huawei said in a statement. ZTE has also denied receiving state aid, but could not be reached for comment.
There was no comment from the EU Commission. Huawei and ZTE have denied receiving state aid, and neither company could immediately be reached for a response. Option dropped its complaints of Chinese subsidies and export dumping after it reached a co-operation agreement with Huawei in October.
According to the Commission, ZTE received credit lines of $15 billion from the China Development Bank and $10 billion from the China Export-Import Bank in 2009. The Commission’s findings also include allegations that ZTE and Huawei are still influenced by the state.
Beyond wireless modem manufacturing, the growth of Huawei and ZTE in other sectors has worried European telecoms hardware and network infrastructure producers such as Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks and Alcatel-Lucent.
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Tagged with Alcatel-Lucent, Belgium, China, China Development Bank, China Export-Import Bank, Ericsson, EU Commission, Europe, European Union, Huawei, Mobile, Nokia Siemens Networks, Option, USA, ZTE
