China Mobile has selected Ericsson to deploy LTE TDD in 15 provinces in China, covering 63 percent of China’s population. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Specifically, Ericsson will deploy radio access networks based on its multi-standard RBS 6000. For the core network – which will be used for China Mobile’s nationwide mobile network covering 2G, 3G and 4G – Ericsson has been selected to upgrade its installed base, equal to a market share of 40 percent in User Data Management (HLR/HSS). In addition, Ericsson has been awarded 20 percent market share in Evolved Packet Core. This makes Ericsson China Mobile’s main supplier in Core. Ericsson will also provide network design and optimization services.
Jan Signell, Head of Ericsson Region North East Asia says: “We are pleased that our LTE TDD technology and services leadership are recognized by China Mobile. Our leading LTE TDD networks will bring unparalleled network performance to users and create new opportunities for innovations with connected devices and applications. We have been a trusted partner to China Mobile since its introduction of 2G and are committed to supporting the world’s largest LTE deployment.”
Ericsson noted that this deal is aligned with the 11 percent market share in radio access networks awarded earlier in the China Mobile central purchasing process in September. The deployment has begun.
