Ericsson has inked agreement with operators Polkomtel and Aero2 to supply WCDMA and LTE infrastructure in Poland.
Under the terms of agreement, Ericsson will be modernizing the mobile broadband network of these operators.
Ericsson will provide services including deployment, integration and support services for a period of three years, which will be followed by an automatic extension for an indefinite period.
Speaking on the agreement, Wojciech Pytel, board member of Polkomtel, said that Ericsson is a long-term partner of Polkomtel and the selection of Ericsson will allow the company to meet customers' expectations for high-quality interactive mobile broadband services in Poland.
The upgrade of core networks will allow for expanded WCDMA and LTE coverage in northern and western Poland to keep pace with rapid uptake of smartphones and increased demand for mobile broadband.
Ericsson has been associated with Polkomtel since 2002, providing and implementing GSM and WCDMA networks, as well as microwave transmission, IP and packet core solutions.
Emil Nilsson, vice president for Central Europe at Ericsson, said that Ericsson has been present in Poland for over 100 years, supporting and enabling the introduction of the most advanced Ericsson technology in the country. This first LTE contract reiterates our commitment to the Polish market.
Ericsson will provide radio solutions that will enhance coverage, capacity and throughput for customers of Polkomtel and Aero2.
A few months back, SK Telecom, mobile operator in South Korea, inked an agreement with Ericsson to provide LTE services to its subscribers in the country's major cities.