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* Japan-s SOFTBANK MOBILE selects Ericsson to deploy 900MHz Evolved HSPA
network
* Enables broader network coverage and more enhanced mobile broadband
experience
* The new network will feature Ericsson-s multi-standard RBS 6000, which
is
capable of supporting WCDMA and LTE
SOFTBANK MOBILE, Japan-s leading operator, has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC)
to deploy an Evolved HSPA radio access network for recently allocated
spectrum
in the 900MHz band. The network will feature Ericsson-s latest RBS 6000
multi-
standard radio base stations deployed in the Tomeihan area, which includes
Japan-s biggest cities: Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. As a result, SOFTBANK
MOBILE
Corp. will be able to offer its users broader network coverage and a more
enhanced mobile broadband experience.
Junichi Miyakawa, Executive Vice President, Director & CTO of SOFTBANK
MOBILE
Corp., says: “We always aim to give our customers our full attention and
stay
one step ahead by continuously improving our network. Our customers are
advanced
users of mobile broadband and it is important that we deploy the latest
technology to support them and make the best use of our allocated 900MHz
band.”
Jan Signell, President of Ericsson Japan, says: “Together with SOFTBANK
MOBILE
we will build a state-of-the-art, high-performance Evolved HSPA network and
further strengthen our leadership in mobile broadband. Ericsson-s network
will
enable SOFTBANK MOBILE to deliver improved user experiences in speed and
connectivity, thereby shaping the Networked Society.”
With Ericsson-s global experience and technology, SOFTBANK MOBILE will be
able
to quickly make optimal use of the 900MHz band. Ericsson will also help
SOFTBANK
MOBILE address the complexity that comes with exponential growth in data.
Under the terms of the contract, Ericsson will also be responsible for a
range
of professional services such as network design, consulting systems
integration
and network deployment.
NOTES TO EDITORS
About the RBS 6000
The RBS 6000 is a no-compromise, energy-efficient compact multi-standard
radio
base station site solution that supports GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA and LTE in a
single package. The RBS 6000 is built with state-of-the-art technology and,
at
the same time, provides backward compatibility with the highly successful
RBS
2000 and RBS 3000 product lines. Base stations delivered since 2001 are LTE
capable. We call this a revolutionary evolution.
The RBS 6000 family not only ensures a smooth transition to new technology
and
functionality, thereby minimizing OPEX, but also reduces environmental
impact
while enabling revenues for new mobile broadband services.
SOFTBANK MOBILE press release: Allocation of 900 MHz “Platinum Band”:
Ericsson press release: SOFTBANK MOBILE selects Ericsson to build their
next
generation packet core:
Ericsson press release: Japan-s SOFTBANK MOBILE chooses Ericsson mobile
broadband solution:
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