Ericsson in mobile broadband expansion with with E-Plus Germany

Ericsson has been selected by German mobile operator E-Plus to expand and upgrade its WCDMA network. The deal also includes the expansion and enhancement of the E-Plus microwave transmission network and will allow subscribers to enjoy best-quality mobile data services in most parts of Germany.

Under the three-year agreement, Ericsson will upgrade E-Plus’ existing Ericsson WCDMA base stations and add new 3G base stations to increase network coverage and capacity.

Ericsson’s microwave transmission solutions shift voice and data traffic from the radio access to the core network, enhancing the capacity of the mobile network backbone to cope with increased traffic in the radio network.

“Our mobile broadband solutions will allow the E-Plus Group to introduce innovative mobile internet and multimedia services cost-effectively and quickly,” said Carsten Ahrens, President of Ericsson Germany.

With 15 million customers the E-Plus Group is the third-largest mobile operator in Germany and a member of the KPN Group. The company has been the fastest and most profitable growing provider in the German market in 2006 and 2007.