re: EDGE - Nortel & Ericsson - VoiceStream
'This decision is significant because several GSM operators outside the U.S. could follow suit. This means that a market could develop for several different EDGE phones,' an Ericsson statement said.
>> Nortel Wins $300 Million VoiceStream Contract
Kristy Bassuener
September 26, 2001
Wireless Week
VoiceStream Wireless chose Nortel Networks to provide upgrades to its digital GSM network in a contract worth roughly $300 million.
Under the deal, Nortel will supply supply radio base station equipment, switching and professional services to evolve VoiceStream's infrastructure. Nortel upgrades will enable EDGE (Enhanced Data rate for GSM Evolution) voice and high-speed data services. The contract also covers intelligent network equipment to support billing and location-based services.
VoiceStream will deploy Nortel Networks GSM equipment and software in Cincinnati/Dayton, Ohio and Rochester/Buffalo, N.Y. The networks will be completely deployed by the first quarter of 2002. VoiceStream and Nortel began working together to deploy VoiceStream's initial GSM network back in 1995. <<
>> Ericsson EDGEs Way Into $150 Million VoiceStream Deal
Kristy Bassuener
September 28, 2001
Wireless Week
One day after Nortel announced a $300 million network deal with VoiceStream, Swedish manufacturer Ericsson is trumpeting a $150 million contract to build out VoiceStream's next-generation GSM infrastructure.
Under the deal, Ericsson will install GSM 1900 MHz network gear in Louisiana and Virginia, as well as expansion equipment in Florida. VoiceStream has committed to moving to the EDGE next-generation platform, Ericsson said.
'This decision is significant because several GSM operators outside the U.S. could follow suit. This means that a market could develop for several different EDGE phones,' an Ericsson statement said. EDGE, or enhanced data rate for GSM evolution, is the first step in converting a GSM network to third-generation data speeds. <<
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