STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — (Marketwire) — 09/29/11 —
SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. – the fastest-growing operator in Japan – will
prepare for
an expected increase in traffic by implementing Ericsson-s (NASDAQ: ERIC)
Evolved Packet Core (EPC) solution. When the EPC, which supports the next
generation of mobile broadband services, goes online,SOFTBANK MOBILE-s more
than
26 million subscribers will enjoy faster communication and an enhanced user
experience. By implementing the solution SOFTBANK MOBILE will benefit from
a
simplified network that facilitates the uptake of mobile broadband and
allows it
to reduce costs for operational maintenance and equipment.
This next-generation all-IP mobile core network solution, designed and
deployed
by Ericsson service professionals, also supports various types of access,
including both fixed and mobile networks. For example, it supports the
operator-s existing HSPA, WCDMA and next-generation LTE access networks, as
well
other network technologies, such as Wi-Fi.
Junichi Miyakawa, Executive Vice President, Director and CTO, SOFTBANK
MOBILE
Corp., says: “Ericsson-s EPC solution is a great investment for us since we
are
expecting our network traffic to increase. Besides giving our users an
improved
high-speed connection, it allows us to simplify our network and thereby
actually
cut costs – all while gaining more subscribers.”
Fredrik Alatalo, President and Representative Director of Ericsson Japan,
says:
“We-ve been providing SOFTBANK MOBILE with Mobile Circuit Switched and
Packet
Core networks for almost 20 years and we are excited to continue as its
sole
vendor by providing its next-generation network.”
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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
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Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich
personal mobile devices.
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revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876
with
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