Ericsson (News - Alert) has reportedly completed DNA Finland’s 3G network upgrade, providing end users with a true mobile-broadband solution.

In addition to delivering commercial High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) software upgrade, Ericsson has provided deployment, integration and support services.

The contract with the operator was signed in late December 2006. Earlier Ericsson had installed HSPA-capable base-station hardware that enables mobile broadband, boosts internet speeds, and decreases uplink and downlink delays. The HSPA solution provides the springboard to future multimedia services.

The rollout will allow DNA Finland to further expand its reach by providing a cutting-edge broadband solution.

Janne Laitala, Ericsson country manager, Finland, believes the rollout represents a milestone in Ericsson’s long-standing relationship with DNA Finland.

Laitala said in a press release that the operator now has a market-leading solution that will allow them to offer end users an enriched experience with access to services such as fast internet browsing, file downloading and e-mail messaging.

Ericsson made news recently for announcing the completion of the merger of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Maxwell Acquisition Corporation, with and into Redback Networks (News - Alert) Inc., with Redback surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson.

With more than 1 million new subscribers since 2001, DNA Finland is the fastest-growing operator in the country. DNA Finland offers high-quality, state-of-the-art mobile communications services to private individuals and companies in Finland.

Its sister company, DNA Networks Ltd, is a network operator that offers high-quality nationwide mobile network services to mobile service operators.

Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. Ericsson has delivered almost half of the world’s launched HSPA-enabled 3G networks.

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