Ericsson to deliver UMTS radio access network equipment to Amena in Spain

Ericsson to deliver UMTS radio access network equipment to Amena in Spain Ericsson has been selected by Amena in Spain to deliver 3G radio access network equipment. The contract is valued at Euro 450 million over five years. Deliveries are set to begin immediately in support of Amena's rapid roll- out plans to deploy more than 900 base stations before the beginning of August. Included in the contract in addition to supply and installation of equipment are network planning, support, competence development and other services. Ericsson is the main supplier of Amena's GSM network and sole supplier of the first phase of Amena's GPRS infrastructure. This contract with Amena further strengthens Ericsson´s global leadership position in 3G. With this agreement, Ericsson has to date been named a supplier in 26 UMTS commercial agreements, more than any other vendor. Please visit Ericsson's press room at: http://www.ericsson.com/press Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world. Ericsson's 3G Reference List is available at: http://www.ericsson.net/pressroom/referencematerial/3g_referencelist.sht ml FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: James Borup, Press Relations, Division Mobile Systems Ericsson Corporate Communications Phone: +46 70 590 9261; E-mail: james.borup@lme.ericsson.se Antonio Cordón Communication Director, Ericsson (Spain) Phone: +34 91 339 1904; E-mail: antonio.cordon-portillo@ece.ericsson.se About Amena: Amena started operations in January 1998. It is owned by the holding company Auna, whose main shareholders are Telecom Italia (27%) and the power companies Endesa (21%) and Fenosa (17%).