Ericsson, TDC Denmark sign full-scope managed services contract

Ericsson and Denmark‘s largest operator, TDC, have signed the largest full-scope managed services contract in the Nordic region. It is the first time an incumbent operator has entered a managed services agreement with such a broad scope. The strategic partnership will see Ericsson manage, develop and modernize TDC’s entire mobile network.

Under the seven-year agreement, Ericsson will be responsible for the management, operation, network design and performance management of TDC’s mobile network, including field operations. Ericsson, through a single-source contract, will also provide GSM/WCDMA radio access and common core network equipment, and a wide range of services to support network expansions, including HSPA upgrades.

Ericsson will initially replace TDC’s existing radio equipment, including more than 1000 base stations, to implement a single-vendor network. Ericsson will also provide a comprehensive range of professional services, such as network deployment and systems integration.