Ericsson to Supply WCDMA/HSPA Network to TIM in Brazil

Ericsson has been selected by TIM Brasil, Brazil's largest GSM operator, to provide a WCDMA/HSPA network covering eight states across Brazil.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will be the sole supplier of a 2G/3G common core network and the main supplier of a radio access network in the Brazilian states of Acre, Distrito Federal, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rondônia, São Paulo and Tocantins. Ericsson will also provide services, including network and technology consulting, network design, network deployment and systems integration of end user service platforms and applications.

Mario Cesar Pereira de Araujo, President, TIM Brasil, says: "This deal reflects our strong partnership with Ericsson and will allow us to offer our customers an enhanced communications experience while paving the way for the introduction of advanced mobile broadband services."

Lourenço Coelho, Vice President, Ericsson Brazil, says: "We are proud to continue our long-running relationship with TIM Brasil. This contract highlights Ericsson's ability to provide cutting-edge solutions to one of the most competitive markets for telecommunications in the world."

No financial details were provided. 

Posted to the site on 16th April 2008