TIM Brazil has selected Ericsson to deploy LTE in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Bahia, Sergipe, Goiás and the Federal District. Ericsson will supply RBS 6000 base stations. The contract also includes network rollout services. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The deeal extends the long-standing partnership that together implemented TIM’s 2G and 3G in Brazil. It also marks Ericsson's fourth 4G/LTE contract in Brazil,
TIM Brazil is a subsidiary of Telecom Italia.
