Ericsson to license its 3G platform U250 to NEC
PRESS RELEASE 8.9.2005
Ericsson and NEC Corporation have signed a license agreement for
U250, the latest WCDMA/GPRS platform from Ericsson Mobile Platforms.
NEC has selected the U250 following their launch of the first I-mode
based WCDMA phone in Europe, based on Ericsson's previous generation
platform (U100). NEC is a strong global player and their selection of
U250, is a strong endorsement of Ericsson 's state-of-the art
technology.
With addition of Ericsson Mobile Platforms to NEC's portfolio, NEC
will be ready to offer a wider range of 3G mobile terminals to meet
the various demands of 3G mobile operators and end users in a timely
manner, in response to the wide variety of services and functions
required, as the 3G market and services grow and expand globally.
Ericsson Mobile Platforms' 3G-platform U250 is a highly integrated
WCDMA/GPRS platform with advanced multimedia capabilities required
for the growing 3G market. The U250 platform includes the
functionality to equip mobile phones with multi-megapixel cameras,
IMS protocols and clients, advanced audio and video capabilities, 3D
graphics, and support for a wide variety of mass storage memories.
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet
communications through its continuous technology leadership.
Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson
is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the
world.
Read more at ericsson.com
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