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Ericsson a partner for SingTel-s 4G/LTE and network transformation

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — (Marketwire) — 09/17/12 —

* Ericsson supports SingTel to launch Singapore-s first commercial 4G/LTE

* SingTel-s 3G networks have been upgraded to offer 42Mbps peak speeds
using dual carrier technology (DC-HSPA) to support superior mobile
broadband experience

* Ericsson-s end-to-end IP solution includes multi-standard radio-access
network with RBS 6000, Evolved Packet Core and Evolved Packet Gateway on
SSR 8000 Smart Services Routers in a full turnkey project

SingTel was the first operator to launch commercial 4G/LTE services in
Singapore. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is a partner for this advanced network
deployment.

Ericsson-s long term relationship with SingTel began with the delivery of
the
operator-s existing 2G networks. Ericsson played an important role in
transforming SingTel-s current 2G/3G network into a multi-standard network
with
4G/LTE capability through a full turnkey project that includes
installation,
commissioning and radio optimization services.

The SingTel 4G/LTE networks is deployed on both the 1.8GHz and 2.6GHz
frequency
bands with 80 percent coverage by the end of this year and full island wide
coverage by early 2013. SingTel will also deploy heterogeneous network
solutions, including small cells designed to cater to high-traffic areas.

To provide a better mobile data experience across networks, the 3G network
has
been upgraded to peak rates of 42Mbps, using Dual Carrier technology
(DC-HSPA). This gives SingTel the edge to support its range of new 4G/LTE
phones now in the
market.

Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO Consumer Singapore at SingTel, says: “With the
introduction
of LTE-capable smartphones and tablets, meeting consumer demands for faster
services and better performance is critical. We have been working hard on
the
rollout of our network with Ericsson.”

In Singapore, mobile penetration currently exceeds 150 percent and,
according to
a recent Ericsson ConsumerLab study, Singaporeans are ranked No. 1 for
smartphone ownership (74 percent penetration) and No. 2 for tablet
ownership (31
percent penetration) globally. All of this is fuelling mobile data traffic
growth in the city-state, prompting SingTel-s decision to launch a 4G/LTE
network.

Nicholas Seow, President and Country Manager for Singapore and Brunei at
Ericsson, says: “Partnering with a leading carrier such as SingTel is of
key
importance to Ericsson as SingTel is one of the most advanced carriers in
the
region. I-m delighted with SingTel-s continued trust in us as key supplier,
and
I believe this collaboration shows how Ericsson can help operators to
successfully execute large and demanding projects. This reaffirms our
leadership
in the 4G/LTE market and extends our long-standing relationship with
SingTel,
which dates back to 2003.”

Ericsson-s total transformation solution includes the multi-standard RBS
6000
and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) with Evolved Packet Gateway (EPG) based on
SSR
8000 Smart Services Router and SGSN-MME, together with self-organizing
networks
(SON) features to speed up deployment, and network management with
Ericsson-s
Operation Support System for Radio & Core (OSS RC). The network is already
positioned for the next generation of mobile broadband, as it is easily
upgradeable via software to support LTE-Advanced.

Ericsson has now signed 88 LTE/EPC contracts in 38 countries on five
continents.
With this contract, Ericsson maintains its leading position in LTE and
mobile
broadband, currently providing coverage for 305 million of the 455 million
global LTE population.

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