EastLink Selects Ericsson to build Mobile Broadband Network

• EastLink to provide Canadians with latest mobile broadband services in 2012
• Ericsson sole supplier of HSPA radio access networks and Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
• Ericsson further expands its global HSPA leadership

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced today that it has signed a four-year agreement as the sole vendor for EastLink's core and radio access networks, using HSPA+ and next generation technologies. Ericsson will deploy its multi-standard radio base station; RBS 6000, circuit switched and packet networks including Evolved Packet Core and Operation Support Systems (OSS), as well as, providing professional services. 

"We strive to provide our customers with the best communications and entertainment experience possible," said Matthew MacLellan, President, EastLink Wireless.  "With this network evolution, our customers will be able to work and communicate more reliably and faster than ever before."

The RBS 6000 is a multi-standard radio base station which supports GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA and LTE, providing a cost-effective deployment for next-generation high-speed mobile broadband, video, and web application services while providing subscribers with a superior user experience.

"Ericsson is excited to work with EastLink as it enhances its communications capabilities and services with the latest mobile broadband technology," said Angel Ruiz, head of Ericsson North America. "We take great pride in providing telecommunication companies with the best network technology available."

Ericsson has operated in Canada since 1953 and today has more than 3,000 employees. In 2010, Ericsson invested more than 350 million Canadian dollars in Canada and ranks as one of the top R&D investors in the country.  Approximately 85 percent of all mobile calls in Canada are served by Ericsson.

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About Ericsson

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices. 

Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in an all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 180 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.

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About EastLink

Headquartered in Nova Scotia with more than 1,500 employees from coast to coast, EastLink delivers world class video entertainment, internet and telephone services to residential, business and public sector customers across Canada.  Powered by our state of the art fibre network, EastLink has one of the fastest and most reliable networks in North America.  EastLink has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for the past five years.  For more information on EastLink, please visit eastlink.ca.