Ericsson supplies full commercial EDGE system to Batelco
Ericsson has been chosen as the supplier of a full commercial EDGE system for Bahrain operator Batelco. The upgrade of Batelco's existing GPRS network will enable the launch of new consumer services and offer high-speed data access to the entire subscriber base. The agreement also includes network expansion.Under the agreement, Ericsson will provide Batelco with EDGE network infrastructure including hardware and software to enable the operator with commercial EDGE readiness throughout its network. It also includes an upgrade of the Multi-media Messaging Service (MMS), Operations Support