Innovative, modular Nokia Flexi WCDMA base station allows a new way to build a 3G network

Espoo, Finland – Nokia and Indonesian operator Telkomsel have signed a new three-year WCDMA 3G/HSPA radio and core network, and managed services contracts that will see Nokia support Telkomsel in strengthening its business and introducing 3G services, such as streaming video, to its customers.

“We are committed to launching a high-quality, wide-coverage 3G network that can provide innovative services that are beneficial for the people, the businesses, and the country of Indonesia. We trust Nokia to provide us highest-quality end-to-end network solutions,” says Kiskenda Suriahardja, President Director, Telkomsel.

“The contracts strengthen Nokia’s position as Telkomsel’s network equipment and service provider, and underline Nokia’s capabilities in managing outsourced networks,” says Marko Kytöharju, Country Director, Networks, Nokia Indonesia. “Telkomsel, like many other operators today, has complex multivendor network. Nokia’s managed services can help the operators to reduce the complexity, freeing up their resources to focus on core business activities.”

Nokia will operate Telkomsel’s multivendor WCDMA 3G network, which will be supported by the Nokia NetAct(TM) network and service management system. In addition, Nokia will provide network planning, implementation, multivendor integration, and delivery services with turnkey responsibility. More►

As of market open on August 24, 2006, Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) American Depositary Receipts will trade on NASDAQ under the new ticker symbol “ERIC”.

In 2005, NASDAQ changed the requirement that companies listing an ADR on the exchange must carry a “Y” at the end of their trading symbol.

NASDAQ has decided that by January 2007, they will make the formal switch to a platform that handles symbols with up to four letters. They have stated that this action is being taken to “enhance the resiliency of the U.S. capital markets by enabling NASDAQ to provide full disaster recovery capabilities for all NYSE- and AMEX-listed securities.”

Ericsson has been listed on NASDAQ since 1978.

The 10:1 ratio to the ordinary B shares and the Cusip number (294821608) are unaffected.

Bharti Airtel has awarded Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) an estimated USD 1 billion contract, including expansion and an upgrade of its GSM/GPRS network and managed services. The deal will enable Bharti Airtel to rapidly extend its GSM footprint in the country and increase its network capacity.

The three-year services agreement will see Ericsson manage design, development and deployment of Bharti’s network, including capacity and coverage, enabling the operator to expand in rural India and reach out to all towns and cities in 15 regions.

Ericsson will also upgrade the network with mobile softswitch (Media Gateway and MSC Servers), the solution that paves the way to an all-IP network. Bharti Airtel will be able to reduce the operational costs and introduce new services in a cost-efficient way.

Manoj Kohli, president, Bharti Airtel, says: “At Bharti, it has been our endeavor to find innovative business models to deliver a better customer experience. Our partnership with Ericsson is testament to this belief as it allows us to focus on delivering a better customer experience even as we leverage the world-class expertise of our partners to roll out our networks across all census towns by March 2007. In addition, we are also sourcing next-generation products that will allow us to deliver innovative products and services to our customers.”

Mats Granryd, managing director, Ericsson India, says: “Rollout speed plays an extremely important role in large expansions of this nature and Ericsson has demonstrated expertise in this area. We are honored and pleased that Bharti Airtel has chosen us as a partner to expand its coverage across India, particularly in the untapped rural areas.”

Ericsson is a long-term Bharti partner, managing more than 70 percent of its GSM/GPRS network in 15 regions in India.

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) has been selected by TOT Public Company Limited (TOT), Thailand’s leading fixed-line operator, to deliver its EDA solution to provide high performance broadband services to subscribers across the country.

With this contract, TOT becomes the first operator in Thailand to deploy IP MSAN (Multi Service Access Node), which will be integrated into the operator’s existing nationwide network architecture. This will allow TOT to provide its customers with an ultra-high speed broadband connection of up to 24Mbps.

By deploying an all-IP network, TOT will be able to meet increased subscriber demands for faster speed and superior quality of services in a cost-efficient way and through a future-proof investment.

Hans O. Karlsson, President Ericsson Thailand, says: “We are proud to support TOT in its move towards an all-IP network and in their efforts to provide broadband services at unprecedented speed to consumers in Thailand. This is very much in line with Ericsson’s aim to bring broadband connectivity to everyone over fixed and mobile networks.”

Under the agreement, Ericsson will provide TOT with a comprehensive portfolio of services, which includes supply, delivery, installation, integration, staff training, testing and commissioning of Ericsson’s IP-MSAN for ADSL2+ (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line).

Being Ericsson’s first IP-MSAN contract with a new customer following the acquisition of Marconi earlier this year, this contract demonstrates Ericsson’s strength in offering an integrated broadband network portfolio.

Espoo, Finland – Leading Nordic operator Telenor has awarded Nokia a global frame agreement for cellular transmission solutions and services. The Nokia solution helps keep operating expenditure in check, can be integrated into GSM and WCDMA 3G networks, and also meshes well with fixed network operations.

Under the agreement, Nokia will supply Telenor with Nokia Hopper microwave radios to be used for transmission from both base stations and fixed applications when new sites are deployed, or an increase in capacity is needed. The agreement covers all regions where Telenor and its affiliated companies have operations.

“This two-year frame agreement extends our relationship with Telenor,” says Finn Erik Hermansen, General Manager, Networks, Nokia. “We are confident that Nokia’s transmission solutions for fixed and mobile broadband networks will help Telenor maintain a high-capacity network cost-efficiently.”

Nokia Hopper microwave radios come in a wide product range, with over 200,000 such radios in use today all over the world.

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) today signed a contract with MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd (MiTV) to build, manage and maintain its WCDMA/HSPA network across Malaysia. The deal further strengthens Ericsson’s leadership in High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) and managed services.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will provide MiTV with a complete WCDMA core and radio network, including HSPA, microwave transmission, multimedia solutions and related services. The agreement also includes a managed services contract that will see Ericsson manage and maintain MiTV’s network.

Dato’ Ir Rosman Ridzwan, MiTV chairman, says MiTV’s aim is to enhance digital opportunities in Malaysia and be the preferred 3G service provider for users who want superior quality, and exciting, multimedia-enriched mobile communication services. “Given our big ambitions, we need a strong and reliable partner with a proven track record to ensure our success. We believe that Ericsson is best suited for this job,” he says.

Jan Signell, country manager of Ericsson Malaysia and president of Ericsson South East Asia, says: “We believe this cooperation will create new multimedia opportunities in Malaysia. With the launch of an HSPA-enabled network, MiTV is well positioned to capitalize on the convergence of internet, broadcasting and telecom services that is already happening.”

The WCDMA/HSPA contract with MiTV underlines Ericsson’s position as the world’s leading supplier of mobile systems.

Ericsson has officially announced more than 100 managed services contracts with operators worldwide. In all current managed services contracts, excluding hosting, Ericsson is managing networks that together serve more than 65 million subscribers worldwide.

Warid Telecom has awarded Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERICY) with a managed services contract for its GSM/GPRS network in Bangladesh. The contract covers the operation, management and maintenance of the core network, backbone transmission and real-time charging/Value Added Services (VAS).

Ericsson will also manage Warid Telecom’s Radio Network in the western part of the country, covering Rajshahi, Khulna, and Barisal areas.

Under the four-year managed services agreement, Ericsson will be fully responsible for the operations, management and maintenance of Warid Telecom’s network upon completion, including commercial launch, network surveillance and assurance service, as well as field and site maintenance, service provisioning and optimization.

Muneer Farooqui, Chief Executive Officer of Warid Telecom International LLC, Bangladesh Operations, says: “There is a huge addressable market for Warid Telecom to tap into in Bangladesh where currently the mobile penetration rate is less than 15%. We are excited with the possibilities of bringing mobile communication to more areas and making it accessible by more people in the country. Warid Telecom is aiming to make the mobile communication even more affordable for the masses of Bangladesh.”

“By having Ericsson to manage and operate our network, we are able to focus our resources on building our branding, sales and marketing activities, strengthening our customer services and developing more services that meet our subscribers’ needs and expectations,” Muneer adds.

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Nokia HSDPA solution and Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station also included

Espoo, Finland – Nokia extends its existing WCDMA 3G radio network contract with TIM Hellas in Greece and expands the agreement to cover the Nokia High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) solution and the new Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station. This is the first publicly announced contract including Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station. Nokia will continue as TIM Hellas’ sole 3G radio network supplier.

Nokia will also provide a Mobile TV solution as well as Care Services including Nokia Spare Parts Management services.

“Nokia delivery and care services have been an important cornerstone for building the first phase of our 3G network. As we now extend our coverage and evolve further our network we see HSDPA as a strategic match for the advanced services offered through our WAP Portal” says Mr. Zacharias Piperidis, Chief Network Officer, TIM Hellas.

“We are delighted with the continued trust of TIM Hellas towards Nokia. With Nokia radio network solution, TIM Hellas can easily extend their network coverage and evolve their network to the advanced technologies, while protecting their investments,” says Mr. Athanasios Exarchos, Senior Account Manager, Nokia Hellas.

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Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) has been selected by PT Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia (Telkomsel) to provide its 3G/WCDMA network in Indonesia. Ericsson will, on a full turnkey basis, seamlessly upgrade Telkomsel’s network with increased capacity, providing higher data rates and enhancing end-user experience through High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA).

In a three-year agreement, Ericsson will deliver 3G/WCDMA radio and core network, including HSPA, with deployment beginning immediately. The contract also includes three years of managed services, with Ericsson providing a comprehensive services offering including establishing, operating and managing the operations of Telkomsel’s 3G network.

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Nokia Flagship Store showcases new mobile services and technologies to consumers through an innovative retail experience

Helsinki, Finland – Nokia unveiled today the new Nokia Flagship Store in Helsinki, Finland on Aleksanterinkatu street. The Nokia Flagship Store in Helsinki is Nokia’s fourth Flagship Store and will open for the public on Saturday, August 19.

Pioneering new techniques in mobile phone retail, altogether 18 Nokia Flagship Stores will be opened in high-profile retail locations in major shopping destinations of the world in the next couple of years. Nokia opened its first Flagship Store in Moscow in December 2005, followed by stores in Chicago and Hong Kong in the summer of 2006. After Helsinki, the next Nokia Flagship Store will be opened in New York.

“Helsinki, Finland is a natural location for a Nokia Flagship Store. Through an innovative retail experience like the new Nokia Flagship Stores, we aim to inspire and educate consumers to the benefits of mobility and broaden the appeal of the Nokia brand,” says Kai Öistämö, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones. “Through the Flagship Stores we want to develop a one-to-one relationship with our consumers, listen to their feedback and find valuable consumer insights.”

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