Ericsson offers Over-the Air Activation for D-AMPS IS-136 networks

Ericsson offers Over-the-Air Activation for D-AMPS IS-136 networks Ericsson has signed an agreement with Logica Aldiscon for the resale of their Telepath Short Message Service Center (SMSC) and Over-the-Air Activation (OAA) System for D-AMPS IS-136 networks worldwide. OAA capability provides operators with some important advantages as it enables quick activation of mobile service and significantly reduces administrative costs related to new subscriber activation. In addition, mobile phones may be updated remotely to incorporate new service information without the customer needing to go to a service location. The Telepath System also provides operators with the capability of introducing additional messaging services such as email and paging. There are over 80 million subscribers using D-AMPS/AMPS networks worldwide. D- AMPS was the first technology to be commercially available as a dual-band (800/1900 MHz) and dual-mode (analog/digital) technology. Almost 14 million subscribers are already using D-AMPS digital services. Logica Aldiscon is based in Dublin, Ireland and is a leading developer of innovative infrastructure products, systems and services for wireless network and satellite network operators for all worldwide. Ericsson´s 100,000 employees are active in more than 130 countries. Their combined expertise in fixed and mobile networks, mobile phones and infocom systems makes Ericsson a world-leading supplier in telecommunications. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Dominique Jodoin, Vice President Sales & Market Operations Ericsson Radio Systems, Cellular Systems - American Standards Phone: +46 8 757 2311 Norbert Seignard, Marketing Manager Logica Aldiscon Phone: +353 1 819 3463 Erics Österberg, Communications Director Ericsson Business Area Mobile Systems Phone: +46 8 757 2169