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Ericsson and TeliaSonera unveil commercial LTE site in StockholmMay 25, 2009 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Ericsson and TeliaSonera have unveiled commercial Long-Term Evolution site in Stockholm, Sweden. The site will be part of a commercial network scheduled to go live in 2010. According to Ericsson, Long-Term Evolution (LTE) will transform the mobile-broadband user experience, providing the ultra-high data speeds needed for services such as internet TV, mobile video blogging, on-line video games and the mobile office environment. Ericsson claims that LTE can be deployed both in new and existing frequency bands and is designed to minimize the cost of network operation and maintenance. Ulf Ewaldsson, vice president and head of product area radio at Ericsson, said: "The unveiling of this site shows that LTE is no longer the story of the future; it is the story of today. Ericsson, as a leader in LTE development, is proud to work with TeliaSonera to bring a commercial LTE network to life." Erik Hallberg, senior vice president and head of TeliaSonera Mobility Services in Sweden, said: "Being at the forefront of broadband evolution means our customers will be the first to benefit from this groundbreaking technology. This first LTE site is a key step towards further enhancing Sweden's fastest mobile broadband network." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |