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* eAccess mobile broadband subscribers to enjoy real-time web, online
gaming
and social media on the go thanks to LTE speeds and decreased latency
* By implementing Ericsson-s Mixed Mode solution, LTE can be offered on
the
same frequency band as 3G/WCDMA services
* LTE allows the operator to transport an ever-increasing volume of data
traffic in an efficient and cost-effective way, without requiring any
additional hardware
With the help of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), eAccess — one of Japan-s leading
mobile broadband operators — will become the first operator in the world
to
launch a Mixed Mode solution for WCDMA and LTE. Thanks to Ericsson-s Mixed
Mode
solution, eAccess can use the same radio frequency band for both LTE and
WCDMA
services.
LTE enables the fast transfer of huge amounts of data in an efficient and
cost-effective way. By switching to this new technology, eAccess customers
will enjoy
an enhanced user experience. It will also simplify the process of adjusting
frequency allocation in the future as traffic demand shifts from WCDMA to
LTE,
allowing the operator to optimize its use of spectrum. Commercial launch of
the
Mixed Mode solution will begin in major cities across the country from
March
2012.
Eric Gan, Representative Director, President of eAccess Ltd, says:
“Ericsson-s
global leadership, experience and vision for LTE were the key factors
behind our
decision to select the company as our LTE network partner.”
Jan Signell, President of Ericsson Japan, says: “As mobile broadband is
enabling
the Networked Society, this is yet another important step toward realizing
Ericsson-s vision. Ericsson-s LTE technology and experience will allow us
to
take a smarter approach to addressing the complexity that comes with the
exponential growth in data exchange. With LTE access, the operator can meet
users- demands for new and enhanced mobile internet applications of the
future.”
With more than 5.6 million mobile broadband and wired internet subscribers,
eAccess is a leader in mobile broadband in Japan, and has been working
closely
with Ericsson since 2006 as its main supplier. Under the agreement,
Ericsson
will supply LTE functionality to Japan-s metropolitan areas, such as Tokyo,
Tokai and Osaka.
Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will provide eAccess with full
turnkey Network Rollout, Network Optimization & Consulting, and upgrade the
Packet Core network to an Evolved Packet Core architecture.
NOTES TO EDITORS
About eAccess
eAccess entered the mobile phone market in March 2007. Since then, eAccess
has
provided mobile broadband services based on leading-edge technologies,
becoming
a leader in the high-speed data communications domain. In March 2008,
eAccess
started its mobile phone voice service and has steadily expanded its
service
areas since, achieving a nationwide offering. eAccess is preparing for the
future by offering convergent high-speed data communication and voice
services.
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