Ericsson Wins GSM Integration Contract

Indonesia's PT INDOSAT has selected Ericsson to seamlessly integrate their two GSM networks, as well as expand network capacity and improve quality within Jakarta - Indonesia, and surrounding areas. The contract has a value of US$120 million. As the telecom solutions partner, Ericsson is delivering the total deployment project.

Ericsson's expertise in network design, deployment and network integration will assist the process of transition into multimedia services through EDGE technology. In line with this project, Ericsson also provides high-level support and lifecycle management services.

In this turn-key project, Ericsson will supply infrastructure products, including upgrade of the core network, radio access and transmission equipment, as well as managing, implementing and optimizing the Indosat's cellular network integration."

Posted to the site on 26th May 2004