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Ericsson Deploys Integrated Multi-Access Solution for CDMA2000 and WLAN
for China Unicom
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Apr 15, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) today announced that it has deployed a multi-access network based on its CDMA2000 network and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) solutions for China Unicom in the Sichuan province. Built on Ericsson's global 3G Connectivity Packet Platform (CPP), this seamless multi-access solution will allow China Unicom to efficiently and cost-effectively deliver advanced mobile Internet services to their customers.
"We are very pleased to further our successful relationship with China Unicom through supplying this CDMA2000 multi-access solution," said Ake Persson, president of Ericsson Mobile Systems CDMA. "This solution is yet another example of Ericsson's technology leadership and commitment to helping our customers supply the most advanced mobile Internet services to their customers."
Ericsson's CDMA2000 multi-access solution will enable China Unicom to complement their CDMA2000 network, optimised for mobility and coverage in the wide area, with WLAN, which is optimised for high-speed data in local area coverage and will support services in "hot spots," such as airports and conference centres. This solution enables the end-user to have an "always best connected" experience that offers seamless mobility with secure connections and the highest data rates possible, all from a single subscription.
"This seamless CDMA2000 multi-access solution will help China Unicom to ensure cost-effective delivery of data services to it customers, which will in turn help to increase the uptake of new services and generate new revenue streams for our customer," said Jan Malm, president, Ericsson China.
Ericsson currently supplies its total CDMA2000 1Xnetwork to China Unicom in the Jiangsu, Anhui, Sichuan, Yunnan, Henan, Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces.
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 about Ericsson at: http://www.ericsson.com/pressroom About Ericsson CDMA Systems
Ericsson's total CDMA2000 solution, which includes infrastructure, applications, devices, services and proven market expertise, is optimized for delivering advanced data solutions. Developed by the industry's premier CDMA experts, Ericsson's true 3G CDMA2000 solution offers operators unique performance and cost-saving advantages by leveraging the full strength of Ericsson's expertise in wireless, IP/datacom and Mobile Internet technologies. Ericsson's CDMA2000 solution, based on innovative product design, global platforms and open standards, provides the flexibility operators need to succeed in an always-evolving wireless market.
Read more about CDMA from Ericsson at: http://www.ericsson.com/cdmasystems/cdmapress.shtml
About China Unicom
China Unicom was established in July 1994 and listed on the Hong Kong and New York stock markets in June 2000. China Unicom is China's second largest mobile communication operator with over 70 million mobile subscribers for its CDMA and GSM networks. Presently it has over 300 branches and subsidiaries in the country's 30 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government. China Unicom is now the only fully licensed service provider in the country, providing a full range of telecom services such as domestic and international long-distance call service, mobile phone and data/IP network communications.
cdmaOne is a trademark of the CDMA Development Group. CDMA2000 is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association.


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KEYWORD: SWEDEN CHINA INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC EUROPEINDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETING AGREEMENTS SOURCE: Ericsson