Xfera selects Ericsson as supplier for deployment of 3G network

Nordic Business Report, August 2, 2006

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Finnish-Swedish telecomms company TeliaSonera AB said on Wednesday (2 August) that its Spanish subsidiary Xfera had selected the Swedish telecomms solutions provider Ericsson as equipment supplier for the deployment of its 3G network.

The agreement includes the supply of radio, network and service equipment plus all installation services for this equipment to ensure the launching of 3G mobile phone operations before the end of the year.

The deal will ensure that Xfera has a population coverage of 26% before the end of 2006, according to TeliaSonera.

The new agreement is in addition to an existing contract between Xfera and Ericsson.

Both agreements in total include the technical resources needed for 2,000 sites which encompass a population coverage of 40% with Xfera's own network.

There is also an option for further 1,500 sites during a three-year period, TeliaSonera said.

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