Ericsson Wins HSPA Contract in Taiwan

Ericsson has won a new contract with leading Taiwanese operator Far EasTone Telecommunications (Far EasTone) for its HSPA network expansion. The move will give Far EasTone the highest HSPA penetration in Taiwan - up to 95 percent of the population.

Ericsson will also be responsible for spare parts management service as well as support services. Network deployment and integration have started.

Stefan Johansson, President of Ericsson Taiwan, says: "Following the partnership in launching 3G, HSPA and high-speed mobile broadband services, the expansion contract signals another proof point of customer recognition of Ericsson HSPA technologies. It also emphasizes our commitment to help Far EasTone build a full service broadband network, and meet growing customer demand."

Ericsson says that it has to date supplied 90 out of 185 launched HSPA networks in the world.

Far EasTone is tied equal second place in the Taiwan market - and according to figures from the Mobile World database, ended last year with some 6.2 million subscribers. This represents a market share of 27% - equal to that held by Taiwan Cellular Corp.

Posted to the site on 2nd April 2008