3G Microwave Link-Up

Ericsson and mmO2 have signed a pan-European frame agreement for the supply of the microwave solution MINI-LINK. The agreement covers all subsidiaries within the mmO2 group.

Inset is Mini-Link.

This agreement is a pan-European pricing framework and is the common base for all subsidiaries within the mmO2 group -- i.e. O2 Germany, O2 United Kingdom, O2 Ireland, Manx Telecom (Isle of Man) and O2 Airwave (UK) -- to enter local agreements and place orders.

"This agreement reduces the efforts for the local companies to negotiate everything from scratch. By this we increase efficiency in line with the mmO2 motto 'Do it once'," says Karl-Wilhelm Rohrsen, Chief Technical Officer of O2 Germany.

"For Ericsson this agreement once again shows that we are regarded as a reliable partner with an international presence and first class products. It is a further step in strengthening our business relationship with mmO2," says Sivert Bergman, Vice President & General Manager Transport and Transmission.

Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.

About MINI-LINK

Ericsson's MINI-LINK portfolio has been acknowledged by operators as the most complete microwave access solution for many years. Over half a million MINI-LINK radios have already been deployed in more than 125 countries, giving Ericsson a global market share of more than 40 percent. MINI-LINK cost-efficiently connects base stations, switch nodes and offices, forming either single radio connections or complete microwave networks. Instant capacity needs in any geographical site is the main driver for microwave transmission both in 2G and 3G rollouts. The latest additions for the MINI-LINK portfolio are high capacity radios handling 155 Mbit/s and cost-efficient traffic nodes. MINI-LINK products are based on open standards, making them fully compatible with networks from all suppliers.

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