Ericsson datacom solution live in Telia GSM net

Ericsson datacom solution live in Telia GSM net Using an Ericsson solution, Swedish operator Telia Mobile became one of the first operators in the world to trial a new datacom platform live in its GSM network. With HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data) operators can for the first time offer consumers rapid delivery of large amounts of data over GSM networks. It's also an important step in the evolution of GSM to handle higher data speeds. The technology uses multiple time slots for a single data call to achieve bit rates at up to fourfold current speeds of 9.6 kbps. HSCSD enables datacom services over mobile networks even faster than services over most modems today via wireline networks. "The benefits of HSCSD are many," says Fadi Pharaon, Marketing Manager for Wireless Datacom at Ericsson GSM Systems. "Above all, 'breaking the current speed limit' means opening up many kinds of new, market-driven wireless datacom services. We're providing an advanced platform that also enables operators to attract new customer segments." HSCSD is especially well suited for time sensitive, real-time services such as transferring large data files, video-based services, including traffic surveillance, e-mail and wireless access to the corporate intranet or Internet. "For our customers, speed and performance are essential," says Jan Karmaker, head of network development at Telia Mobile. "Datacom services are an important part of our business strategy. With the higher speeds made possible by HSCSD, existing applications will run even more smoothly, and new wireless applications will be developed. Ericsson has been a key partner for us in bringing HSCSD live in our net." Operators have shown significant interest in Ericsson's HSCSD solutions. In May 1998, Ericsson signed the world's first HSCSD contract, with an Asian operator, and has since then won more than five other agreements. With Ericsson's HSCSD solutions only software upgrade is required. Another key feature of the Ericsson HSCSD implementation is that it by default defines voice calls (as single time slot calls) to have a higher priority than data connections (as multiple time slot calls). This is very important since it allows operators to offer spare network capacity to datacom users. The number of time slots assigned can be changed during a call; thus optimizing required network resources. Ericsson is the leading provider in the new telecoms world, with communications solutions that combine telecom and datacom technologies with freedom of mobility for the user. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for its customers - network operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers - the world over. Please visit Ericsson's Press Room at: http://www.ericsson.se/pressroom FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Fadi Pharaon, Marketing Manager, Wireless Datacom Ericsson GSM Systems Phone: +46 70 586 3142 or +46 8 757 5607 E-mail: fadi.pharon@era.ericsson.se Johan Wiklund, Ericsson Corporate Communications Phone: +46 70 560 0134; E-mail: johan.wiklund@lme.ericsson.se Jan Karmakar, Head of Network Development, Telia Mobile Phone: +46 70 591 1055 or +46 8 601 8520 E-mail: jan.x.karmaker@telia.se ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/02/03/19990203BIT00130/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/02/03/19990203BIT00130/bit0002.pdf