Asia Pacific Ericsson Huawei Network Tech Operators RAN Vendors October 21, 2009 BSNL mulls Ericsson, Huawei bids for GSM contract India's state-owned mobile operator BSNL has confirmed it is studying bids from Ericsson India and Huawei for a contract to supply 93 million GSM lines in India, which is believed to be one of the largest tenders of its kind. By Mobile World Live
Ericsson Europe Operators RAN Vendors October 21, 2009 Ericsson and TI trial solar kit Ericsson and Telecom Italia are trialling a new solar-powered site development. By Mobile World Live
Ericsson RAN Vendors October 21, 2009 Sprint taps Ericsson to run its network Sprint yesterday confirmed long-running rumours it is to transfer operation of its networks to Ericsson, marking one of the industry's largest-ever and most significant outsourcing deals. By Mobile World Live
Ericsson RAN Vendors October 21, 2009 Ericsson to invest US1.5B in South Korea Ericsson is to invest US$1.5 billion in South Korea over the next five years on development of an R&D centre focused on green technology and next-generation mobile communications. By Mobile World Live
Ericsson RAN Vendors October 21, 2009 Euro telco vendors tipped for minor recovery in 2Q Europe's beleaguered telecoms equipment and handset vendors are forecast to report minor improvements in their forthcoming second-quarter results, reports Dow Jones Newswires. By Mobile World Live
Ericsson RAN Vendors October 21, 2009 Ericsson warns South Korean report was premature Ericsson has denied reports suggesting its cooperation with South Korea, announced yesterday, will lead to investment of US$1.5 billion in the country over the next five years and an increase in its local employee headcount from 80 to 1,000. By Mobile World Live
Ericsson RAN Vendors October 21, 2009 TOT committed to 3G launch this year Thai mobile operator TOT has approved a THB1.7 billion (US$50 million) plan to upgrade 500 1900MHz base stations owned by subsidiary Thai Mobile to offer 3G services in Bangkok by the end of this year, reports Telegeography, citing the Bangkok Post. By Mobile World Live