Today's UK WCDMA News, & Summaries:
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ericsson.se
Friday, February 19 1999
Ericsson shows first live WCDMA multimedia calls from its new UK WCDMA Center
Ericsson has conducted the UK's first public demonstration of live WCDMA
multimedia calls for third-generation (3G) mobile communications. Ericsson made
the WCDMA calls at the opening of its UK WCDMA Center outside London. The
Center is open to all existing operators and new candidates for UK 3G licenses:
some already working with Ericsson at the Center. As well as providing a complete,
fully operational WCDMA network, the Ericsson center will also enable further testing
and evaluation of new mobile handsets and services. Among services shown at the
inauguration, Ericsson demonstrated over the air all-WCDMA wireless multimedia,
including video calls and links to the company's WCDMA system in Sweden. These
are the latest in a series of Ericsson WCDMA trials, including WCDMA calls over
public networks during 1998. Ericsson completed the first WCDMA voice call in April
1998. Previous breakthrough WCDMA calls also include video calls from Italy to
Germany over the air having the Japanese video standard meet the European video
standard. Ericsson's aim with the Center is to give potential 3G operators, service
providers and developers further hands-on experience of WCDMA technology and its
service capabilities, enabling fast roll-out of attractive services as soon as possible
after UK 3G licenses are issued. Speaking at the launch, Ericsson's Executive Vice
President, Marketing and Sales, Torbjörn Nilsson, said, "This will give potential 3G
operators, regardless of present experience, valuable real-world insight of what to
expect from services. Participants will also be able to further exchange knowledge on
equal terms. National and international stakeholders will participate in this exchange.
Added to this exchange is also research and academic institutions, user groups as
well as operators and service providers from other parts of the world." With WCDMA
as a cornerstone, ETSI 3G standard named UMTS (Universal Mobile
Telecommunications System), will enable users a range of wireless services,
including high-speed wireless IP services, as well as opening doors to exciting new
service opportunities. 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. Please
visit Ericsson's Press Room at: ericsson.se FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Paula Wagstaff, Media Relations Director,
Ericsson Limited Phone: +44 1444 234354; E-mail: paula.wagstaff@etl.ericsson.se
Håkan Enquist, Director, UMTS, Ericsson Limited
Phone: +44 1483 305910; More ...
Friday, February 19 1999
Ericsson at the 1999 GSM World Congress
The 1999 GSM World Congress is taking place on 23-25 February in Cannes,
France. For this, its thirteenth year, the theme is "Enriching the Present,
Driving the Future." More ...
Thursday, February 18 1999
Ericsson wins first Philippine GSM contracts and provides global support services
Ericsson has signed its first GSM system contracts in the Philippines. The
company will provide turnkey solutions for the expansions of Globe Telecom's
GSM network, valued at some USD 45 million (SEK 355 million). More ...
Thursday, February 18 1999
Ericsson enables e-services for the Smart Home
Ericsson's new range of products opens up untapped business opportunities for
Network Operators and Service Providers, while bringing consumers a wider
selection of services over the Internet into their homes. More ...
Wednesday, February 17 1999
Ericsson WDM offers unique safety and a gateway to future services
Ericsson has launched the industry's first WDM solution with ring protection.
Offering full safety in networks is essential when handling the fast-growing
Internet traffic, with IP services being fired down optic fibers at the speed
of light - or some 200,000 kilometers per second inside the optic fiber. More ...
Tuesday, February 16 1999
Ericsson's 'GSM on the Net' to enter trials with Pacific Bell Wireless and UC Berkeley
Ericsson's GSM on the Net solution for providing IP-based wireless multimedia
services will enter trials with Pacific Bell Wireless in the US. At the same
time, new applications for the system will be investigated independently at
the University of California, Berkeley, Department of Computer Science.
PacBell Wireless will commence trials of GSM on the Net in its GSM network in
California and Nevada during the second quarter of 1999. More ...
Tuesday, February 16 1999
Ericsson introduces Chinese input in latest mobile phones
- New Feature demonstrates Ericsson commitment to meeting customer needs More ...
Tuesday, February 16 1999
Ericsson's 1998 options program
Ericsson's top management and key personnel will receive options. The options
program was decided by the Board of Directors in August 1997 and covers
approximately 500 people. The program is intended to enhance Ericsson's share
value and improve earnings per share. In addition the program is meant to
attract and motivate top management and key personnel in this highly
competitive industry.
The option program grants participants selected in 1998 seven-year call
options on Ericsson B shares. A total of 623 500 options have been acquired at
market price for a total cost of SEK 125 million including social charges. The
distribution of the options to participants amounts to 83,5 percent of the
maximum for 1998 and is made based on developments of earnings per share and
base salary and bonus category of the individual participant. The individual
allocation will range between 300 and 7,000 options. The strike price for the
options is SEK 220:42.
The program will continue and cover 2,000 participants during 1999.
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.
Please visit Ericsson's Press Room at: ericsson.se
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Lars A. Stålberg, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
Phone: +46 8 719 3162 More ...
Friday, February 12 1999
Ericsson expands GSM system in Slovakia
Ericsson and operator EuroTel Bratislava have signed a contract valued at USD
51 million (SEK 400 million) to expand EuroTel's GSM system in Slovakia. More ...
Thursday, February 11 1999
Ericsson introduces TDMA Pro - enabling private radio features over cellular systems
Ericsson has introduced the TDMA Pro value-added service, enabling operators
of TDMA (IS-136) networks to increase their product portfolios. More ...
Thursday, February 11 1999
Ericsson completes the sale of a controlling interest in Sielte SpA
Ericsson has, through its Italian subsidiary Ericsson SpA, completed the sale
of a controlling interest in Sielte SpA (formerly Cosir) to the Italian group
Sieti/ Itel, following receipt of all statutory approvals. More ...
Thursday, February 11 1999
Ericsson's CEO at a seminar for media and analyst in Stockholm
Ericsson's CEO, Sven-Christer Nilsson, held a speech about Ericsson's strategy
at a seminar for analysts and media in Stockholm, 11 February 1999. More ...
Wednesday, February 10 1999
Ericsson agreement with Internet software developer OZ.COM
Ericsson enters into an agreement to develop IP communication technologies
with OZ.COM, a leading provider of scalable, real-time communications products
and solutions for the Internet and multimedia networks. The agreement, which
builds on a successful relationship between the companies, supports Ericsson's
overall Internet strategy to further embrace IP technologies that enhance its
core business in communications and mobility. More ...
Monday, February 8 1999
Ericsson and Omnipoint sign first U.S. agreement for GPRS trial and launch
Ericsson and Omnipoint Communications Services have signed the first agreement
to provide GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) in the United States. The
companies will conduct field trials of several GPRS applications in the
Omnipoint PCS (Personal Communication Services) 1900 MHz network during 1999.
Omnipoint expects commercial launch of its GPRS offerings by mid 2000. More ...
Friday, February 5 1999
Ericsson to build TDMA network in El Salvador
Ericsson has signed a contract with CTE Telecom Personal in El Salvador for
the construction of a TDMA (IS-136) wireless network to operate in the 1900
MHz band. The contract is valued at USD 30 million (SEK 235 million).
The initial phase of the network will go into commercial service this month
with coverage in the San Salvador metropolitan and airport areas. More ...
Thursday, February 4 1999
Ericsson wins USD 520 million GSM expansion contract in Turkey
Ericsson has been chosen as the sole supplier for the expansion of Turkcell's
GSM network in Turkey. A contract valued at USD 520 million (SEK 4 billion)
with Turkcell, further strengthens Ericsson's position as the world's leading
supplier of GSM systems. More ...
Wednesday, February 3 1999
Ericsson datacom solution live in Telia GSM net
Using an Ericsson solution, Swedish operator Telia Mobile became one of the
first operators in the world to trial a new datacom platform live in its GSM
network. More ...
Thursday, January 28 1999
Ericsson 1998 Report
* 1998 a new record year
* Market capitalization up 29 percent in 1998
* Mobile Systems continue to grow strongly
* Strong volume growth but high price pressure for mobile phones More ...
Thursday, January 28 1999
Ericssonkoncernen Bokslutskommuniké 1998
* 1998 nytt rekordår
* Börsvärdet upp 29 procent 1998
* Mobilsystem visar fortsatt stark tillväxt
* Stark volymtillväxt men betydande prispress för mobiltelefoner More ...
Thursday, January 28 1999
Ericsson unveils innovative new mobile phone
Today Ericsson displayed the all new T 28 dual band mobile phone. The T 28 is based on new
technology and design platforms and is set to mark a watershed in the development of cellular
technology. With advanced functionality, including voice control, automatic world clock and new
battery technology, the T 28 is one of the most fully featured phones. In combination with its
futuristic new design, it marks a new departure for Ericsson.More ...
Tuesday, January 26 1999
Ericsson and T-Mobil in world's first GPRS contract
GSM embraces IP technology More ...
Monday, January 25 1999
Ericsson and Rational Software in agreement on integrated software development
solution
Ericsson and Rational Software Corporation today announced a strategic
partnership under which Rational will provide Ericsson development teams
worldwide with an integrated set of software development tools,
processes and services. More ...
Monday, January 25 1999
Ericsson implementing forceful restructuring measures
Rapid technological development and new work methods are leading to
comprehensive structural changes and fewer jobs. New products and systems are
much less labor-intensive than earlier generations. As a result of this
technological development, the number of positions within Ericsson worldwide
will decline by more than 11,000 during the next two years, including the
elimination of 3,300 jobs in Sweden. The changes represent an aggressive
strategy in line with ongoing technological and market trends. More ...
Monday, January 25 1999
Ericsson implementing forceful restructuring measures
Rapid technological development and new work methods are leading to
comprehensive structural changes and fewer jobs.
New products and systems are much less labor-intensive than earlier generations.
As a result of this technological development, the number of positions
within Ericsson worldwide will decline by more than 11,000 during the
next two years, including the elimination of 3,300 jobs in Sweden.More ...
Friday, January 22 1999
Invitation to press conference
Ericsson's annual report for 1998 will be released on Thursday,
January 28, at around 1 p.m. Swedish time.
The press conference with Ericsson's CEO Sven-Christer Nilsson will start
at 1.30 p.m. (Swedish time). The press conference will be held at Ericsson,
Telefonvägen 30 in Stockholm, and is open for journalists and analysts. More ...
Thursday, January 21 1999
Ericsson wins groundbreaking GBP 270 million contract with BT
- Integrates IP-capable ATM into AXE networks More ...
Wednesday, January 20 1999
Ericsson signs agreement with Internet pioneer Bunyip
Ericsson has signed a software development agreement with Bunyip, a leading-
edge developer of Internet tools and services, for the development of the
Index search engine and two of the eight Internet access interfaces for
Ericsson's Directory Access Gateway (DAG) product. More ...
Thursday, January 14 1999
Ericsson becomes official communications equipment provider to America's Cup
2000
Ericsson and America's Cup 2000 Limited (AC 2000) announce an agreement making
Ericsson the official communications equipment provider for the America's Cup
2000 event in Auckland, New Zealand. More ...
Thursday, January 14 1999
Satellite and Mobile Communication leaders join forces to produce satellite air
interface standard
Satellite operators Asia Cellular Satellite (ACeS) and Euro-African Satellite
Telecommunications (EAST) have joined forces with industry leaders Ericsson
Mobile Communications, Lockheed Martin and Matra Marconi Space to create a
satellite air interface standard named GMSS (Geostationary Mobile Satellite
Standard). The GMSS will be developed from GSM, the world-wide cellular
standard. More ...
Thursday, January 14 1999
Symbian expands into Scandinavia with acquisition of Ericsson Mobile Applications
Lab
Ericsson and Symbian today announced the acquisition by Symbian of Mobile
Applications Lab, based in Ronneby, Sweden, a subsidiary of Ericsson Mobile
Communications. The addition of the Ronneby centre takes place under the
original agreement of the Symbian joint venture when it was agreed that each
shareholder would contribute key personnel to aid the development of Symbian's
EPOC operating system. More ...
Wednesday, January 13 1999
Ericsson and China go for WCDMA cooperation
Ericsson has signed a memorandum of technology and industrial cooperation for
WCDMA with the Ministry of Information Industry of the People's Republic of
China (MII). In a first step, an Ericsson Research and Development center will
be set up in Beijing. More ...
Wednesday, January 13 1999
Carl Wilhelm Ros leaving Ericsson at mid-year
Senior Executive Vice President Carl Wilhelm Ros is leaving Ericsson at mid-
year 1999 to take up other activities. CW Ros joined Ericsson in 1985 as More ...
Tuesday, January 12 1999
Ericsson Internet Community award (ERICA) web site to serve as a global hub for
non-profit community building
Information on how non-profit organizations can more effectively use and
benefit from the power of Internet communications is one of the primary
services offered on the Web site for the international Ericsson Internet
Community Award (ERICA) program. More ...
Tuesday, January 12 1999
Ericsson Internet Community Award (ERICA) seeks creative ideas for building
Internet Communities
More than USD 250,000 in cash and in-kind Web development services will be
donated to selected non-profit organizations that win the Ericsson Internet
Community Award (ERICA), the first-ever international awards program designed
to help non-profit organizations realize the power of the Internet. Sponsored
by Ericsson, the ERICA runs from today through March 31, 1999. More ...
Monday, January 11 1999
Ericsson signs major TDMA contract with CTC Startel in Chile
Ericsson has signed a contract with CTC-Startel, Chile's largest wireless
network operator, for expansions of their TDMA (IS-136) network. The contract,
valued at USD 35.5 million (SEK 276 million) is CTC-Startel's fifth expansion
order in the past 12 months for a total value of USD 114.2 million (SEK 890
million). More ...
Monday, January 11 1999
Ericsson to expand GSM network in Inner Mongolia
Ericsson has signed a GSM expansion contract with Inner Mongolia Post and
Telecommunications Administration in China valued at USD 44.3 million (SEK 345
million). More ...
Monday, January 4 1999
Ericsson has reached an understanding to sell a controlling interest in its subsidiary
Sielte Spa
Ericsson has, through its Italian subsidiary Ericsson Spa, reached an
understanding with the Italian group Sieti/Itel to sell a controlling interest
in Sielte Spa (formerly Cosir). The revenues of Sielte in 1998 amount to
approximately ITL 419 billion (216 millions of Euro). More ...
Legal
Published February 19,
1999
Contact: Helena Norrman
Press Relations, Ericsson, Stockholm
tel. +46 8 71 93829, fax +46 8 719 1976 |
