WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ:
ERIC) has been selected by Millicom's TIGO to modernize its radio
access network (RAN) across Paraguay and Honduras in a multi-year deal involving the
rollout of Ericsson Radio System.
Under this deal, Ericsson will implement the Ericsson Radio
System portfolio into approximately 1,000 of TIGO's sites with the
first phase taking place in Paraguay and Honduras in 2018. Spending earmarked for this
important network modernization project was already contemplated in
Millicom's existing investment plans.
The rollout will provide Radio 2219 as well as Radio 4415,
enabling full 4x4 MIMO capabilities. The deal also includes indoor
coverage through the Radio Dot System and micro radios for hotspot
capacity in Paraguay. These
installations will improve overall network quality and user
experience for TIGO's customers across those countries.
As part of this project, Ericsson will also expand TIGO's
existing network and modernize the existing 2G/3G and 4G sites,
making the network the best fit for TIGO to deliver 5G and IoT
services in the future.
Xavier Rocoplan, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and
Information Officer at Millicom says: "We continue to be committed
to our customers by bringing the best network to them. Working with
Ericsson allows us to deploy the latest mobile technologies that
are an important component for our path evolving to 5G and IoT
capabilities."
Arun Bansal, President of
Ericsson in Europe and
Latin America, says: "We listened
to TIGO and understood their urgency to have 5G-ready
infrastructure to stay at the forefront of customer service in
Paraguay and Honduras. Through this partnership, we are
deploying our state-of-the-art Ericsson Radio System that offers
quicker time to market and superior network performance."
Since its launch in 2015, Ericsson has delivered Ericsson Radio
System to more than 240 service providers worldwide, enabling them
to address growth opportunities and transform their radio networks
with 5G-ready, multi-standard solutions and a modular architecture.
It delivers industry-leading performance on the smallest site
footprint with the lowest energy consumption.
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