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Another Asian Country Falls For the Ericsson CharmTMCnet Contributing Editor Ericsson (News - Alert) continues its triumphant August march in Asia. After China, Indonesia and Bangladesh, it was Malaysia yesterday which fell to the charms of the Swedish telecom equipment maker. Today, it was the turn of Thailand.
The company said in a statement that it has been selected by Thailand's fixed-line operator TOT Public Company Limited (TOT) solution to provide high performance broadband services to subscribers across the country. The financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
The statement claimed that by deploying an all-IP network, TOT will be able to meet increased subscriber demands for faster speed and superior quality of services in a cost-efficient way and through a future-proof investment.
Under the agreement, Ericsson will provide TOT with a comprehensive portfolio of services, which includes supply, delivery, installation, integration, staff training, testing and commissioning of Ericsson's IP-MSAN for ADSL2+ (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line).
Hans O. Karlsson, President Ericsson Thailand, said: "We are proud to support TOT in its move towards an all-IP network and in their efforts to provide broadband services at unprecedented speed to consumers in Thailand. This is very much in line with Ericsson's aim to bring broadband connectivity to everyone over fixed and mobile networks."
Yesterday, Ericsson said it had signed a deal with MiTV Corporation to build, manage and maintain a WCDMA/HSPA telecom network across Malaysia. Under the agreement, Ericsson will provide MiTV with a WCDMA core and radio network, including HSPA, microwave transmission, multimedia solutions and related services.
Ericsson has already started deliveries of network equipment which it claims will be able to support nearly 200 million subscribers across the 17 regions.
Under the contracts, Ericsson will provide China Mobile with core and radio networks, together with related technical support and services. It will also deploy its Mobile Softswitch Solution in the contracted regions.
Ericsson said the expansion projects will not only allow China Mobile to boost network capacity while enhancing operational efficiency and cutting costs, but will also pave the road for future network evolution.
In Indonesia, the company has signed a deal this month with the country's largest cellular phone operator Telkomsel to provide a 3G/WCDMA network.
Under a three-year agreement signed with Telkomsel, Ericsson will deliver a 3G/WCDMA radio and core network, including HSPA, with deployment beginning immediately. The contract also includes three years of managed services, with Ericsson providing a comprehensive services offering including establishing, operating and managing the operations of Telkomsel's 3G network.
The Bangladesh contract, also effected this month, covers the operation, management and maintenance of Warid Telecom's core GSM/network, backbone transmission and real-time charging/Value Added Services (VAS).
This agreement is an extension to the contract signed earlier this year where Ericsson was chosen by Warid Telecom to supply and implement the complete core and backbone transmission equipment for its nationwide GSM/GPRS network.
Ericsson will now also manage Warid Telecom's radio network in the western part of the country, covering the areas of Rajshahi, Khulna, and Barisal.
To learn more about Ericsson, visit http://www.ericsson.com
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Kumar Amitav Chaliha has worked as an editor, reporter, writer and a columnist in India and the United States. He has been writing for both print and the Web on topics including energy, chemicals, steel, wire and cable, telecom, IT, and doing business in Asia. He holds a master's degree in journalism and mass communication from Iowa State University.
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