Ericsson to supply UMTS to Mobilkom Austria

Ericsson to supply UMTS to Mobilkom Austria Ericsson has been selected by Mobilkom Austria as a supplier for UMTS. Mobilkom Austria is the largest Austrian mobile operator and plans to begin 3G commercial services during the first half of 2002. Ericsson's UMTS solution helps Mobilkom Austria continue its role as a market innovator within mobile services by rapidly being able to bring the newest 3G services to its customers. "With Ericsson, who is far ahead in 3G, we have found a perfect partner to build up the new UMTS network," said Dr. Boris Nemsic, General Manager of Mobilkom Austria. "We are looking forward to taking this major step into the future together with Mobilkom, the largest operator in Austria and our long term partner," said Kjell Johansson, President of Ericsson Austria. "This is our second UMTS agreement in Austria within a short time and is a further acknowledgment of Ericsson's global leadership in 3G, and of our customers' confidence in the quality and competence of our team." Ericsson has to date been named as supplier in 27 officially announced UMTS commercial agreements, more than any other vendor. 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 presence in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/press 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 Gerhard Gindl, Press Relations, Ericsson Austria Phone: +43 181 1004046, +43 664 1007384 E-mail: gerhard.gindl@sea.ericsson.se About Mobilkom Austria · Mobilkom Austria is the first and largest GSM (900MHz, 1800 MHz) operator in Austria with 2.8 Mill subscriber and 45% market share. · Telekom Austria is the main shareholder with 75% · STET Mobile Holding (TIM / Italy) is the minor shareholder with 25% · VIPNet Croatia is a 61% daughter company · mobilkom Liechtenstein is a 100% daughter company · Mobilkom Austria's aim is to be the market driver (first and best) · positioning as Full Service Provider for fixed network, ISP services and GSM