STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN -- (Marketwire) -- 07/03/09 --
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been awarded contracts with the three
telecom operators in China to provide fixed broadband access.
Millions of people in an initial nine Chinese provinces will now be
able to enjoy high-definition TV, as well as high-speed broadband and
quality voice services.
China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom are upgrading their
networks with the latest available technology to provide the enhanced
services to subscribers in Anhui, Guangdong, Hebei, Heilongjiang,
Hubei, Liaoning, Shandong, Shanghai and Sichuan provinces to enjoy
services such as quality voice, high-speed broadband and
high-definition IPTV.
For these projects, Ericsson is to roll out what are known as FTTH
networks for all three operators, using state-of-the-art broadband
fiber-access technology (GPON or Gigabit Passive Optical Network),
and its patented air-blown fiber solution. Ericsson will also provide
a range of professional services including competence development,
network design and optimization, support services and consultancy.
Mats H Olsson, President of Ericsson Greater China, says: "It is
exciting to see all three Chinese telecom operators deploying fiber
networks across the country to deliver data-thirsty, high-quality
services. These initial rollouts in China, as well as the
endorsements from around the world, have demonstrated yet again that
cost-effective optical fiber solutions are becoming the leading
technology for fixed deployment."
Ericsson is the leading supplier of GPON systems across the globe.
Over the years, Ericsson has been one of the top contributors to
numerous industry standardization organizations, including the Full
Service Access Network (FSAN) and Broadband Forum. An FSAN-driven
roadmap and industry standards ensure the complete Optical Line
Terminal /Optical Network Terminal interoperability of Ericsson's
GPON solution.
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Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services
to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile
technologies, and provides support for networks with over 1 billion
subscribers and has a leading position in managed services. The
company's portfolio comprises of mobile and fixed network
infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia
solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry.
