Ericsson Stages Live Global WCDMA Multi-party Link-up
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2000--(NASDAQ: ERICY) Ericsson is
demonstrating at CeBIT 2000 the world's first live multi-party link-up of WCDMA pilot systems
across seven countries in four world regions.
In a move that brings WCDMA technology another step closer to commercial deployment, Ericsson
is staging the first live public demonstration featuring a multi-party link-up between Ericsson's
WCDMA pilot systems in Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Visitors to the Ericsson stand will be able to try out a selection of wireless services that are possible
over a WCDMA network, such as multi-party video conferencing, listening to streaming music,
sending wireless postcards to family and friends, and wireless Internet surfing to favorite sites.
Ericsson recently won the first-ever agreement for a commercial end-to-end 3G system. The Finnish
2G Ltd. has chosen Ericsson as the main supplier of a nationwide mobile network integrating GSM
and 3G.
Around the world, Ericsson's customers, the operators, are already trying WCDMA pilot systems
and potential applications. Trying this at an early stage ensures that operators achieve a smooth
roll-out of services and networks once they acquire the license.
Ericsson's WCDMA pilot systems can handle voice calls at 8 kbps, circuit-switched data at 64, 128
and 384 kbps, and packet-switched data at up to 472 kbps. Each system uses Ericsson's common
packet switching platform that handles both realtime IP and ATM between network nodes and within
each node. The innovative platform offers mobile network operators a flexible infrastructure for
future-proof transition to the 3G networks which will be needed for new mobile Internet services.
Ericsson is leading the development of 3G mobile communications and the transition to 3G systems.
Ericsson offers a smooth transition path from all 2G systems to 3G systems based on WCDMA,
cdma2000 and EDGE. Ericsson is the only supplier with a full range of both second and third
generation systems. The company offers a 3G portfolio with end-to-end solutions, including
terminals, applications and infrastructure.
Ericsson has already announced 3G pilot systems on three continents, leveraging the company's more
than 10 years of research in 3G technologies. The company has set up 3G pilot systems in Canada,
China, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, U.S., Spain and Sweden.
Ericsson is the leading provider in the new telecoms world, with communications solutions that
combine telecom and datacom technologies with freedom of mobility for the user. With more than
100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for its customers network
operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers - the world over.
CONTACT:
Kathy Egan
or
Gary Pinkham
212/685-4030
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