Mobility Phones – Mobile Phones

Ericsson today launched its latest mobile broadband module specifically designed for mini lap-tops, also known as netbooks, to give even greater freedom for the users. Pre-certified with many of the world's largest networks, the new module enables manufactures to quickly equip their netbooks with integrated wireless connectivity. Mats Norin, Vice President of Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules says: "Netbooks are redefining the way consumers think about the internet and mobile broadband. Netbooks enable consumers to enjoy their music, video, photos and more, on the go. By coupling our cost-effective mobile broadband solution with the affordability of netbooks, Ericsson ...

NVIDIA Corporation and industry partners unveiled 12 new high-definition mobile Internet devices (MIDs) all powered by the NVIDIA® Tegra™ processor, the world’s smallest and lowest power computer-on-a-chip. These new Tegra-based devices, which include netbooks and tablets, deliver desktop-class Internet browsing with Flash video and animation acceleration, and up to 1080p video playback. NVIDIA Tegra processors feature always-on operation for instant access to the Internet, which compares to that of cell phone-class power management, and up to 5x the battery life of current netbooks—making days of HD mobile Internet experiences a reality. “The mobile computing revolution has arrived,” ...

Ericsson has signed a contract to further develop and manage an operator-neutral city network in Hudiksvall, Sweden. It is the first time Ericsson has taken on both expansion and operation of a city network. Hudiksvall's existing fiber-optic system has made the city a center of global research and science studies. The city network is the foundation for an innovative communications environment that Hudiksvall is building to promote economic growth. The open-network broadband solution allows residents to select services from an internet service provider of their choice. Residents will be able to select individualized, high-speed broadband services, such ...

"Sprint Nextel Corp is in final negotiations to outsource management of its cellular network to Telefon AB LM Ericsson and transfer 5,000 to 7,000 U.S. employees to the equipment vendor, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter."

Ericsson continues to increase HSPA speeds for an even better user experience and sustainable development of mobile broadband. Higher data rates give users an instantaneous connection. A click on a web link brings up the corresponding page immediately, even when many users are online at the same time. Ericsson will break its own HSPA world record with the world's first demonstration of HSPA multi-carrier MIMO technology, providing peak downlink data rates of 56Mbps, at the CTIA Wireless exhibition, April 1-3 in Las Vegas, USA. This is another step for HSPA Evolution, further enhancing the mobile broadband experience. The ...

ST-Ericsson today announced 4910 and 4908 EDGE platforms for next-generation, low-cost handsets. Combining the industry's highest level of integration and cost-efficiency, the mass-market 4910 and entry-level 4908 EDGE platforms integrate both digital and analog basebands, RF transceiver and power management unit (PMU) in a single chip. In addition, these single-chip solutions provide exceptional multimedia and connectivity features, best-in-class security, and the industry's longest battery life to deliver new levels of rich multimedia content to entry-level cell phone users. Developed for emerging and cost-sensitive wireless markets, 4908 and 4910 are fully-integrated EDGE platforms offering the industry's lowest bill ...

As first provider in Europe leading operator mobilkom austria today commercially activated enhanced mobile-broadband services powered by HSPA Evolution, Ericsson's latest high-speed broadband-access technology. HSPA Evolution, commercially marketed as HSPA+ by mobilkom austria, boosts network capacity in and enables peak data rates of up to 21Mbps, significantly improving users' mobile-broadband experience. The network upgrade allows the customers of mobilkom austria - the Austrian market-leader with 400.000 mobile broadband customers - to enhance their mobile-broadband experience with the highest speeds in Austria and confirms mobilkom austria and Ericsson's leadership in mobile-broadband technology. The step to 21Mbps peak rate adds ...

Ericsson has been selected by China Unicom to supply WCDMA networks and services for 15 Chinese provinces. The networks will enable tens of millions of subscribers to enjoy rich, high-speed 3G mobile communications. Ericsson, along with its partners, was awarded contracts to supply WCDMA core and/or radio access network systems in 15 provinces, including Beijing, Jilin, Jiangsu, Hubei, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Anhui, Henan, Hainan, Shanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Shandong, Guangdong and Hunan. Mats H Olsson, President of Ericsson Greater China, says: "We are extremely honored to be chosen by China Unicom for the first phase of their WCDMA network deployment ...

Ericsson has signed a contract with Turkcell, leading communication and technology company of Turkey , as the main supplier to build a complete WCDMA/HSPA network and a range of related services. The deal will enable Turkcell to launch high-speed mobile broadband services, such as high-speed mobile internet and other advanced multimedia services, across Turkey. Under the agreement, Ericsson will supply an end-to-end network solution, including a WCDMA/HSPA radio access network, and an IP-over-Ethernet-enabled mobile-backhaul solution based on microwave transmission. The transformation of Turkcell's core network and expansion of the mobile-backhaul solution will ensure a high-capacity mobile network ...

A consumer behaviour study by Ericsson and CNN has revealed that the international business elite are increasingly accessing the internet while on the move. The growing need for flexible viewing options to fit with changing lifestyle habits means that top executives are increasingly viewing TV content on lap-tops, desktop computers and mobile devices. The survey, carried out amongst CNN's online audience*, also showed that more business leaders than ever are sharing user-generated video content. # 56% of respondents with mobile internet, access online content whilst on the move for example, via a mobile device or wireless LAN. ...

Ericsson will launch its Connected Home Gateway software at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, giving consumers the freedom to access and interact with their home multimedia devices, services and media, wherever they are. The gateway also enables one single entry point for IPTV and multimedia telephony services into the home. Installed in the home, Ericsson Connected Home Gateway achieves all of this by providing a secure connection between consumers' digital home networks and the telecommunications network, and a single point of entry for IPTV and communication services, such as multimedia telephony. Consumers can then use their ...

Ericsson is introducing the industry's most advanced Evolved Packet Core (SAE/EPC) portfolio for supporting operators' LTE network introduction. The portfolio is built on Ericsson's existing packet core products and new functionality will be introduced through simple software upgrades. This minimizes operators' capital expenditure and ensures a smooth transition to the new technology. A driving force for the Evolved Packet Core (SAE/EPC)* network architecture is the fast growth of mobile broadband, which requires improved performance and increased efficiency in the core network. The Evolved Packet Core portfolio includes SGSN/MME* and Mobile Packet Gateway - software upgrades of the existing ...

# Sales SEK 67.0 (54.5) b., up 23%, full year SEK 208.9 (187.8) b., up 11% # Operating income 1) 2) SEK 9.2 (7.6) b., full year SEK 23.9 (30.6) b. # Operating margin 1) 2) 13.7% (14.0%), full year 11.4% (16.3%) # Cash flow SEK 7.0 (12.0) b., full year SEK 24.0 (19.2) b. # Net income 2) 3) SEK 4.1 (5.8) b., full year SEK 11.7 (22.1) b. # Earnings per share 2) 3) 4) SEK 1.21 (1.77), full year SEK 3.52 (6.84) # Board of Directors proposes dividend of SEK 1,85 per share 1) Excluding restructuring charges of SEK 3.0 ...

Ericsson and TeliaSonera today announced the signing of a commercial LTE network. The roll-out of the 4G mobile broadband network will offer the highest data rates ever realized, with the best interactivity and quality. This network will cover Sweden's capital Stockholm and the contract is Ericsson's first for commercial deployment of LTE. Your friends on your social networking site will always be just a click away. You can read on-line multimedia newspapers effortlessly and even watch your favorite on-demand TV show in HD (High Definition) quality wherever you are, whenever you find time. These functions can be possible ...

Maltese company Melita, provider of home entertainment and telecommunications, has become the first in the world to integrate HSPA mobile broadband into its existing cable-TV network, adding mobile broadband to its TV, internet and fixed telephony offerings. Ericsson was selected as the end-to-end integrator, using its expertise and technology to make this achievement possible. The Ericsson solution will allow Melita to deploy new services rapidly and cost-effectively, while optimizing its existing infrastructure. The new network will assist Melita to offer its consumers an enhanced end-user experience based on TV, internet, fixed telephony and mobile broadband services. Under the ...

By 2013, Ericsson anticipates that there will be some 6.5 billion mobile phone subscriptions in the world, compared to today's 3.7 billion. About 90 percent of growth is expected to come from developing markets where more than half of the population lives outside city limits. To build mobile networks in rural areas with no or unreliable power grid means that the power challenge must be solved. As mobile telephony reaches billions of new subscribers, areas in the world that have never had access to communication services will soon be part of the connected society. Having reliable access ...

The Open Handset Alliance, a group of technology and mobile players, is pleased to announce the membership of 14 additional companies. By joining the founding members of the Open Handset Alliance, the following companies demonstrate their support for Android as an open mobile platform and their commitment to its commercial success. The new members are: AKM Semiconductor Inc., ARM, ASUSTek Computer Inc., Atheros Communications, Borqs, Ericsson, Garmin International Inc., Huawei Technologies, Omron Software Co. Ltd, Softbank Mobile Corporation, Sony Ericsson, Teleca AB, Toshiba Corporation and Vodafone.

New members will either deploy compatible Android devices, contribute significant code ...

Ericsson and 3 Scandinavia have signed a contract to upgrade the operator's HSPA network to 21 Mbps downlink speeds. This will raise mobile broadband speeds in Scandinavia to a new level by dramatically improving quality and capacity. The upgrade will give 3's customers improved access to mobile broadband services, including Internet and downloading of music and video. Peder Ramel, CEO of 3 Scandinavia says: "We were the first to launch Turbo 3G in the Nordic region and now we are proud to be one of the first operators in the world to offer a speed of 21Mbps. Ericsson's ...

Ericsson announced today that it is collaborating with Intel to bring HSPA mobile data solutions to Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). Ericsson is thereby extending its 3G mobile broadband technology from notebooks to a range of pocketable devices with various purposes.The Ericsson HSPA data solution is targeted at Intel's Moorestown platform and is scheduled for release in the 2009/10 timeframe. Based on the Intel® Atom(TM) processor, Moorestown is Intel's next-generation MID platform which will include HSPA as one of its wireless technologies. Pocketable MIDs can deliver a truly mobile internet experience, and are expected to facilitate a range of uses ...

*Sales SEK 49.2 (43.5) b., 13% growth, SEK 141.9 (133.3) b. first nine months*Operating income SEK 5.7 (5.6) b., excl. restructuring charges of SEK 2.0 b 1)., SEK 14.72) (23.0) b. first nine months, excl. restructuring charges of SEK 4.6 b. 1) *Operating margin 11.5% (12.9%), excl. restructuring charges, 10.3% 2) (17.3%) first nine months, excl. restructuring charges *Cash flow SEK 3.8 (-1.6) b., SEK 17.0 (7.2) b. first nine months *Net income 3) SEK 2.8 (4.0) b., SEK 7.4 2) (16.2) b. first nine months *Earnings per share 3) SEK 0.89 (1.25) 4), SEK 2.32 2) (5.10) 4) first ...