Ericsson to supply 3G network to Telcel Mexico

Ericsson has been selected by Telcel – Mexico‘s leading operator and a subsidiary of América Móvil – to provide a 3G network, enabling the launch of high-speed mobile broadband in major cities, including Mexico City and Monterrey.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will supply a complete 3G network, including base stations, network controllers and extensive software functionality, to upgrade part of Telcel’s existing GSM/GPRS/EDGE network. The contract also covers a wide range of services such as deployment and integration, network design, tuning, optimization, consulting and support.

Ericsson’s solution will boost Telcel’s network capacity and enable the provision of high-speed mobile broadband based on HSPA. This will allow the operator to offer subscribers an array of high-speed mobile broadband services, such as internet, e-mailing, mobile payments, interactive games and video sharing.

Telcel stated that this rollout will cement its premier position in Mexico. By continuing their long-standing partnership with Ericsson, they are able to offer their customers an enhanced communications experience and pave the way for next-generation services.

Telcel is the leading provider of wireless communications services in Mexico with coverage in all nine geographic regions in Mexico using both the 800 megahertz and 1900 megahertz radio spectrums in which it offers a wide array of voice and data services in TDMA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA technologies. As of December 31, 2007, Telcel had over 50 mln cellular subscribers.