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TMCNet:  O2 selects Ericsson for Evolved Packet Core

[March 08, 2013]

O2 selects Ericsson for Evolved Packet Core

Mar 08, 2013 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- O2, a Telefonica brand, has selected Ericsson, a communications technology and services company, to provide an Evolved Packet Core, or EPC, the core network of the LTE system - for 100% of O2's network.

In addition, Ericsson will transform 50 percent of its network by supplying and deploying the latest RBS 6000 multi-standard radio base stations. The end result will be a multi-standard network that supports 2G/3G/4G, giving O2 the ability to manage with data traffic growth and expand its mobile coverage, Ericsson said.

Ericsson will reportedly become O2's sole supplier of EPC in the UK and deployment has commenced. This includes Evolved Packet Gateway on the SSR 8000 Smart Services Router family and SGSN-MME on the Ericsson Blade System.

Andrew Conway, Head of Mobile Access at O2, said: "This network transformation will put us in a great position for a seamless launch of 4G services this year. The outcome of the recent spectrum auction allows us to ensure the widest and deepest possible reach for new services and will see O2's 4G network provide indoor coverage to 98% of the UK population." Anders Runevad, President of Region Western & Central Europe at Ericsson, says: "We've been a 3G provider for O2 since 2010 and we're pleased that they've now also selected us to provide the latest technology for 2G services, as well as 4G capability." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon

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