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Swisscom users to benefit from LTE and mobile-network modernization

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — (Marketwire) — 12/21/11 —

Swiss consumers are enjoying data-rich services like never before. With
mobile-
data usage expected to double during the year, Swisscom has entered into a
five-
year contract with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) for mobile-network modernization
and
upgrade to LTE. The deal will ensure that Swisscom can continue to offer
its
users the best possible network in the most efficient way.

Ericsson will modernize 6,000 mobile sites with its RBS 6000 multi-standard
radio base stations and optimize all of Swisscom-s networks. The operator-s
mobile-data users all over the country – and especially those living in
areas
where traffic is dense, such as in inner cities – will benefit from faster
speeds as a result.

By making Ericsson the sole supplier for the modernization of its existing
mobile-core and radio network, and the introduction of LTE, Swisscom
extends its
existing partnership, in which Ericsson has been the sole 2G, 3G radio and
main
mobile core supplier.

Heinz Herren, Head of Network & IT, Swisscom, says: “By continuing to
provide
our subscribers with the best network possible while meeting the growing
usage
of mobile data, we will invest several hundred million Swiss Francs in
mobile-
network modernization over the next five years. Thanks to our long-lasting
partnership, we are familiar with Ericsson-s expertise in deploying new
technologies, and we have already established processes that will allow us
to
make savings in this project.”

Anders Runevad, Head of Region Western & Central Europe at Ericsson says:
“We
are pleased to help Swisscom introduce LTE and allow its users to enjoy the
benefits of LTE on their smartphones, laptops and tablets. As Ericsson sees
mobility and broadband as pillars of the Networked Society, in which
everyone
and everything is connected, this extended partnership marks yet another
step
towards realizing that vision.”

Under the five-year contract, Ericsson will deliver core network, multi-
standard
radio base stations for 2G, 3G and 4G, as well as related installation
services
for the swap of the existing infrastructure. This includes software,
hardware
and the introduction of small cells, mostly in traffic-dense areas. With
this
deployment Swisscom will have GSM, WCDMA and LTE access networks. A key
component in the core network is therefore Ericsson-s SGSN-MME node, which
supports all three access technologies.The rollout will start in January
2012
and all mobile sites will be modernized by mid 2014.

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Ericsson is the world-s leading provider of technology and services to
telecom
operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and
provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the
leading position in managed services. The company-s portfolio comprises
mobile
and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and
multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The
Sony
Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich
personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the “prime driver in an all-
communicating world” through innovation, technology, and sustainable
business
solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated
revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876
with
the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX,
Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.

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