Ericsson to cut 450 jobs in Sweden

On 03.24.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Ericsson has announced that it would cut 450 Swedish sales and administrative jobs as part of the adjustment of its operations in the country.

According to the company, Ericsson will inform its employees today on an adjustment of its activities which imply a reduction of about 400 jobs in Stockholm and around 50 jobs in Gothenburg within sales and administration.

The company stated that the cuts were necessary following a new structure put in place in 2010 and according to which certain competences within sales and administration moved closer to clients. As per Ericsson’s head of human resources in Sweden, it was a very sad decision to cut staff but at the same, the company has started a process to recruit some 250 engineers for activities in Sweden.

 

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Tele2 and Telenor Sweden launch LTE

On 11.15.10, In Mobile, By Editor

Tele2 Sweden and Telenor Sweden have launched commercial LTE mobile broadband services using their joint network venture Net4Mobility, initially in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo and Karlskrona.

According to Telenor, users can expect wireless data connection speeds of 20Mbps-40Mbps in particularly favorable conditions, with maximum potential speeds of 80Mbps. Both cellcos are offering Huawei dual-mode modems which operate on both their 4G and 3G networks. Telenor Sweden’s new Mobile Broadband 4G Large data package costs US$92 per month, but is offering six months free for those signing a 24-month contract, while the 3G/4G modem is included at no extra cost in contracts of 18 or 24 months.

Tele2 has announced a goal to cover 99% of the population with 4G by the end of 2012, and published a rollout plan for January-March 2011 taking in: Gotland, Helsingborg, Jonkoping, Knivsta, Lidingo, Linkoping, Norrkoping, Nykoping, Trelleborg, Uppsala and Vellinge.

The build-out is set to speed up over the remainder of the year, with Tele2 listing around 200 locations to be covered by the end of 2011.

As per Telenor, the 4G network will be expanded to over 100 locations next year. There are now three LTE network operators active in Sweden, following the world’s first launch of services by TeliaSonera last December.

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Telia to start 4G LTE services in Gothenburg

On 08.27.10, In Mobile, By Editor

A mobile subscriber of TeliaSonera’s Swedish subsidiary Telia has launched 4G LTE services in Gothenburg. Under a deal inked, Nokia Siemens Networks has deployed its radio equipment to deliver LTE services equipment in the city.

During the widespread pre-launch tests performed by TeliaSonera and Nokia Siemens Networks, average downlink rates of 85-90 Mbps were measured, cresting at 100 Mbps- the maximum data rate supported by the current generation of LTE devices. While the uplink, 30 Mbps was measured, this is again in the top range of the expected uplink data rates. Nokia Siemens Networks is also supplying its Flexi Multiradio Base Stations under the two-year radio network contract. Nokia Siemens Networks has also provided its NetAct network management system to monitor, manage and optimize the operator’s multi-vendor network.

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Telia promises 80Mbps practical speeds to LTE users (Sweden)

On 03.15.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband network in central Stockholm will soon be upgraded by Sweden’s TeliaSonera (Telia) to maximum theoretical download speeds of 100Mbp. The practical peak speeds for users has been set ‘up to 80Mbps’, although these will vary.

The company launched its 4G network last December and it is gradually expanding it to other areas. Some of which will be covered by the 80Mbps practical peak speeds in the spring. Currently, Stockholm as well as Kista Science City has been covered by Telia’s LTE network Apart from these two cities, up market Hammarby Sjostad neighbourhood and the Alvsjo area (including transport hub and Stockholm International Fairs complex) has also been covered.

Roll out of 4G infrastructures in 25 locations has also been planned by the telco and during the third quarter, the launches are expected in Lund, Vasteras, Malmo, Gothenburg, Uppsala and Linkoping.

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Swedish telco Telia upgrades LTE network

On 03.12.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: For delivering speeds of 100Mbps in the city of central Stockholm, the mobile broadband base stations have been upgraded by Swedish mobile operator Telia.  Upgradation process of the rest of its LTE base stations will begin this spring.

The upgradation will help the customers to access the web with practical speeds of up to 80 Mbps. Currently, central parts of Stockholm, as well as Stockholm’s districts Alvsjo, Kista and Hammarby Sjostad is covered by Telia’s LTE network. Launch of LTE in 25 locations in Sweden are also on Telia’s cards.

In the third quarter, LTE network will be expanded to Lund, Vasteras, Malma, Gothenburg, Uppsala and Linkoping. LTE network will be expanded to Lund, Vasteras, Malma, Gothenburg, Uppsala and Linkoping while other cities will be covered by the network by the end of the year by the end of the year. Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks deliver Telia’s LTE network.

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Stockholm residents trial TeliaSonera’s mobile TV

On 10.12.06, In Mobile, By Editor

TeliaSonera Sweden has launched a trial mobile TV service in Stockholm, based on the DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast Handheld) standard. 50 participants have access to 14 TV channels, and the company expects the project to provide it with valuable feedback in preparation for a future commercial launch of the service. TeliaSonera previously launched DVB-H broadcast trials in Gothenburg and through its subsidiary in Finland.

Source- http://www.telegeography.com

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