3G Network Launched in Estonia

Estonian mobile operator EMT has launched their commercial 3G network based on Ericsson 3G core and radio technology. As the sole supplier, Ericsson has delivered a complete WCDMA network and related services. Under the agreement, Ericsson will also provide its hosted personalized music service and video service for EMT based on Ericsson Service Delivery Platform-Media.

EMT's 3G network currently covers Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, and will gradually be expanded all over Estonia.

Valdo Kalm, Chief Executive Officer, EMT, says: "Launching 3G with our attractive package of new services is a perfect opportunity for EMT to increase data revenues. We see it as the logical next step in the evolution of mobile services, and we are confident we can take that step together with Ericsson, following our successful partnership in GSM and GPRS/EDGE."

Ericsson and EMT have built a strong partnership over the last decade. Ericsson has previously been selected by EMT as sole supplier of GSM Core and Radio Network, including GPRS/EDGE."

Posted to the site on 31st October 2005