Ericsson to expand networks in China
(Shanghai Daily )
Updated: 2006-08-16 13:41
Wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson yesterday announced deals worth
more than US$550 million to expand mobile networks in 17 Chinese regions, the
Associated Press reported.
Ericsson said the contracts were signed with China Mobile during the first
half of 2006, and includes providing the country's major cell-phone operator
with GSM network equipment and technical support.
The expanded networks will support more than 200 million subscribers,
Ericsson said.
Ericsson, the world's largest supplier of telecom equipment has partnered
with China Mobile since 1987, and said the new contracts would help strengthen
its position as a leader on the Chinese market.
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