Ericsson signs strategic order with Malaysian operator in Bangladesh

Ericsson signs strategic order with Malaysian operator in Bangladesh Ericsson has signed a contract with TM International Bangladesh Limited (TMIB) for expansion and upgrading of their GSM network in Bangladesh. TMIB's main shareholder is Malaysian operator Telekom Malaysia. The contract covers network expansions and includes AXE switches for new functionality, base stations for new coverage as well as increased capacity for TMIB's AKTEL mobile service in Bangladesh. "With the new contract from Ericsson, we will be able to increase capacity and coverage in Dhaka and Chittagong and soon role out coverage in Sylhet, Khulna, Comilla, Fena and other cities in Bangladesh," says Omas Zaki Mustafa, Managing Director of TMIB. Ericsson has had a long-term relationship with Telekom Malaysia for many decades, delivering wireline and mobile networks based on TDMA and NMT. This contract, thus, represents a breakthrough with Telecom Malaysia International in delivering a GSM solution. "We are very proud of being chosen as the supplier for TMIB's expansion, especially after such a comprehensive evaluation made by TMIB," says Jan Campbell, Managing Director of Ericsson Bangladesh. Ericsson established a branch office in Bangladesh 1997 and is steadily growing the business and market shares. GSM is the world's most widely deployed wireless communications standard. Ericsson is the global market leader in GSM, with close to half of the world's more than 250 million GSM users connected by Ericsson systems. More than 140 operators in more than 75 countries around the world rely on GSM systems from Ericsson. 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 Johan Wiklund, Ericsson Corporate Communications Phone: +46 70 560 0134; E-mail: Johan.Wiklund@lme.ericsson.se Jan Campbell, Managing Director, Ericsson Bangladesh Phone: +880 175 248 80; E-mail: jan.campbell@bbd.ericsson.se Omar Zaki Mustafa, Managing Director, TM International (Bangladesh) Ltd. Phone: +880 182 222 22 About TMIB TMIB is a joint venture between Telekom Malaysia and the A.K. Khan company of Bangladesh. Telekom Malaysia International has several joint ventures in the region of which TM International Bangladesh (TMIB) is one. About Malaysia In Malaysia, Ericsson has more than 1,700 employees. Malaysia serves as the gateway to the Asia Pacific region for Ericsson's pool of specialists. Their expertise provides end-to-end solutions in telecommunications and multimedia communications ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/03/20/20000320BIT00480/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/03/20/20000320BIT00480/bit0002.pdf