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Vodafone Egypt Tests Energy-Saving PsI-Coverage Solution from Ericsson

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — (Marketwired) — 04/08/13 —

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced that it successfully tested Psi-
Coverage, a
first-of-its-kind energy-saving solution in the Vodafone Egypt Network.
Psi-
Coverage will provide end users with mobile broadband (3G) coverage, while
enabling considerable energy and cost savings for the operator.

In the First Field Implementation (FFI), Psi-Coverage lowered energy
consumption
by 40 percent as a result of reducing the amount of radios used for a 3G
base
station (from 3 to 1) within the network. By rolling out the solution, Psi-
Coverage brings high quality coverage to less densely populated areas.
Eliminating excess power consumption creates a more energy efficient
network.

Tony Dolton, Chief Technology Officer at Vodafone Egypt, said: “Psi-
Coverage
proved to be successful during testing, it reduced power consumption
substantially and helped in saving OPEX/CAPEX costs. We are pleased to have
partnered with Ericsson yet again on this opportunity to demonstrate
technology
leadership.”

The Ericsson-unique solution eliminates the need for three radios in a
coverage
area, and instead uses one radio unit that connects three antennas together
to
provide high quality coverage without the power usage that is necessary in
larger cities. The name of the solution is symbolic, as PSI in Greek has
the
shape of a fork with three teeth, representing the innovative set-up of the
network.

Anders Lindblad, President of Region Middle East and Africa, Ericsson,
says:
“This is an example of innovating with our customers to try new and
sustainable
ways of bringing mobile broadband to the masses. Our continued partnership
with
Vodafone Egypt has allowed us to take a huge leap in deploying solutions
for
more sustainable mobile networks. Psi-Coverage allows operators to reduce
carbon
footprint while maintaining quality of services to their customers.”

Ericsson and Vodafone recognize the increasingly important role of the
mobile
industry in helping to achieve sustainable development. Psi-Coverage helps
achieve more energy efficient networks through better resource consumption.
As
Egypt transforms into a highly connected market, mobile users will enjoy
benefits of data with less strain on energy consumption.

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