14 DAY TRIAL // Ericsson signed a contract with MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd (MiTV) to build, manage and maintain its WCDMA/HSPA network across Malaysia. The deal further strengthens Ericsson's leadership in High-Speed Packet Access and managed services.
Under the agreement, Ericsson will provide MiTV with a complete WCDMA core and radio network, including HSPA, microwave transmission, multimedia solutions and related services. The agreement also includes a managed services contract that will see Ericsson manage and maintain MiTV's network.
Jan Signell, country manager of Ericsson Malaysia and president of Ericsson South East Asia, says: "We believe this cooperation will create new multimedia opportunities in Malaysia. With the launch of an HSPA-enabled network, MiTV is well positioned to capitalize on the convergence of internet, broadcasting and telecom services that is already happening."
The WCDMA/HSPA contract with MiTV underlines Ericsson's position as the world's leading supplier of mobile systems.