December 4, 2001
Cingular Wireless has selected Ericsson as a principle long-term strategic partner for upgrading and expanding its wireless network. The partnership enables Cingular to build a nationwide state-of-the-art wireless network and to deliver third-generation services.
Under the terms of the deal, Ericsson will provide the largest portion of the core network infrastructure and provide radio network equipment for overlay markets. Additionally, Ericsson maintains its top position in the expansion of existing Cingular GSM markets.
"Ericsson is proud to be a strategic partner in Cingular's 3G technology migration," said Angel Ruiz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ericsson Inc. "The choice of Ericsson equipment reinforces our proven track record of global technology and market leadership."
Ericsson expects to provide its world-leading GSM/GPRS/EDGE infrastructure including core network, radio access infrastructure, operation and maintenance systems. The EDGE infrastructure will support increased capacity for voice and third generation, high speed data services.
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