Ericsson to Expand and Modernize Personal's GSM Network in Paraguay

Personal in Paraguay has awarded Ericsson a contract to expand, modernize and upgrade its GSM network with a mobile softswitch. Ericsson will also provide a range of associated professional services to ensure successful network delivery.

Hugo Lombardo, O&M Network Manager of Personal Paraguay, says: "Personal leads the Paraguayan market in mobile services, with the most innovative services. We chose Ericsson for this significant investment because of its technology leadership, the value it delivers in its solutions, and its ability to continue to support us in our future requirements."

Nucleo, the holding company which trades as Personal ended Q1 '07 with just over 1.3 million subscribers according to the Mobile World - which gives them a market share of 38%."

Posted to the site on 1st August 2007