Ericsson Receives Contract Extension from T-Mobile USA

T-Mobile USA has extended an existing agreement with Ericsson to expand and upgrade the operator's wireless network. Specifically, Ericsson will provide GSM 1900 MHz wireless network equipment and network deployment, system integration and support services in 18 strategic T-Mobile USA markets -- including Atlanta, Boston, Miami, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. -- in which Ericsson equipment is already installed. The agreement covers products from Ericsson's radio access, microwave transmission, Prepaid and Multimedia Messaging Service. T-Mobile USA also will realize increased radio access capacity and improved quality across the Ericsson footprint through Radio Optimization services and the deployment of Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR) technology. Deliveries will begin immediately. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.ericsson.com