Ericsson will provide TeliaSonera with an LTE system to roll-out 4G mobile broadband network in Stockholm. The contract is Ericsson’s first commercial deployment of LTE.
The LTE system includes radio base stations, which are part of the new RBS6000 series, an Evolved Packet Core network and mobile backhaul system. The LTE system is based on 3GPP standards for Long Term Evolution (LTE) radio technology and System Architecture Evolution (SAE) core technology.
Ericsson and TeliaSonera have started the roll-out in Stockholm for commercial launch in 2010. Ericsson will perform network implementation services and will manage the network during the initial operation period.
Ericsson says that the new 4G network offers about 10 times higher data rates compared to today’s mobile broadband networks, enabling consumers to be always connected even on the move.
Erik Hallberg, senior vice president and head of mobility services Sweden, TeliaSonera, said: With 4G, we will provide our customers with the best mobile broadband capabilities they can get. We have chosen Ericsson as our partner because of its impressive track record in mobile technology, strong focus on LTE development and early deployment capabilities.
Mikael Backstrom, president for Ericsson Nordic and Baltics, said: LTE brings the highest possible performance and network capacity, which is needed to meet the needs of the fast growing group of mobile broadband users around the world.
