Ericsson, NSN to lay 4G network for TeliaSonera

SWEDEN: Ericsson announced that it, together with Nokia Siemens Network (NSN), has entered into a deal, with TeliaSonera, beating Huawei, to roll out nationwide 4G/LTE in Norway and Sweden.

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During 2010, TeliaSonera expects to offer its customers 4G coverage in the 25 largest municipalities in Sweden alongside the four largest municipalities in Norway, including Oslo.

Ericsson will supply common core network as well LTE radio access to TeliaSonera.

Lars Klasson, senior vice president and chief technology officer, Business Area Mobility Services at TeliaSonera, said: "The use of mobile broadband in the Nordic is exploding and we offer 4G to meet the demand for high speed and capacity."

Mikael Bäckström, president, Ericsson Nordic and Baltics, said: "As we move into next generation mobile networks with increased data traffic, securing network quality will be vital. We have delivered our latest solutions and gained TeliaSonera's confidence in our ability to provide leading technology and services."