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Pannon, Hungary's second-largest mobile operator recently reached an agreement with Ericsson (News - Alert) to expand its WCDMA radio network, and deploy and integrate mobile broadband services using HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) technology.

 

Telenor-affiliated operator Pannon has more than three million subscribers. The agreement for the expansion of its mobile network includes deployment, integration and support services.

 

The new contract in Hungary enables Ericsson to maintain its position as sole supplier of Pannon’s 3G radio access network. The Swedish company will support the operator in its continuing evolution towards advanced HSPA-based services.

 

Ove Fredheim, CEO of Pannon said that they have chosen to establish a long-term partnership with Ericsson to deliver advanced mobile broadband services to their customers. Fredheim believes that Ericsson's leadership in WCDMA and HSPA is a strategic advantage for Pannon.

 

Ericsson will provide turnkey rollout of the new network, including supporting services as part of this new, two-year agreement.

 

“This is a strategic contract for Ericsson, further strengthening our cooperation with Telenor. The extended agreement with Pannon takes our partnership to the next level,” said Gábor Éry, president of Ericsson Hungary in a statement. 

 

Ericsson was recently in news when PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk (XL) announced they will continue to work with Ericsson in order to expand its GSM/GPRS and WCDMA/HSPA in Indonesia.

 

 

Anuradha Shukla is a contributing editor for TMCnet, covering call centers, CRM and information technology. To see more of her articles, please visit her columnist page

 

 

 

 

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