Ericsson has signed an agreement with the Swiss operator Sunrise to expand its WCDMA/HSPA network in a number of cities across Switzerland. Under the three-year agreement, Ericsson will be the key supplier of radio access network equipment to expand the existing WCDMA/HSPA network of Sunrise.
Ericsson will also provide services including support, spare parts management and training. Network deployment and integration has already started. The contract builds on earlier Ericsson deals that saw the introduction of HSPA across key Swiss cities in 2006-2007.
Stefan Koetz, Head of Ericsson Switzerland, says: "We are pleased to continue our partnership with Sunrise. This expansion contract reinforces Ericsson's technology leadership and will help Sunrise tap into new regions across Switzerland, meeting growing customer demands for the latest mobile broadband services."
No financial details were provided.
Sunrise is the second largest operator in Switzerland based on figures from the Mobile World, although they are practically tied with Orange and well within statistical error. Swisscom is by far the market leader. Based on market shares at the end of last year, Swisscom ended with 61.75%, followed by Sunrise (18.89%) and Orange with 18.66%.
Posted to the site on 16th May 2008
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