The contract includes modernization of T-Mobile’s infrastructure, field operations and multi-vendor spare parts management. The contract came into effect on the December 1, 2007.

Emin Gurdenli, networks director of T-Mobile UK, said: Ericsson are a long-term and trusted partner and we are very pleased to extend this relationship. This is an important step in the evolution of our network strategy which underpins T-Mobile’s commitment to provide a superior service experience for our 17 million customers in the UK.