Ericsson Gets Network Order From Vodafone Czech Republic

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Sweden's Ericsson, Monday said it has received an order from Vodafone Czech Republic, part of Vodafone Group, to build a 3G transmission and core network, including its mobile softswitch solution, in the Czech Republic.

The core network will be completed by the end of June 2006.

The new 3G network will enable Vodafone Czech Republic to introduce a range of new multimedia services. Ericsson's Mobile Softswitch will bring about these services cost-efficiently and in shorter time, the company said.

In addition, by implementing mobile softswitch into its network, Vodafone Czech Republic has taken the first step to all-IP, Ericsson said.

Ericsson was also selected as the sole supplier for Vodafone Czech Republic's transmission network and will deliver the microwave radio system, MINI-LINK TN. It will provide traffic aggregation, easy capacity expansion, and improve service quality and network control.

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Posted to the site on 3rd April 2006