Ericsson has formed a strategic partnership with an Icelandic operator Siminn through a contract to expand its WCDMA/HSPA network into the 900MHz band.

Ericsson said this will enable Siminn to deliver mobile data services to remote areas across Iceland.

Under the two-year agreement, Ericsson stated it will be the sole supplier of WCDMA/HSPA radio access equipment and the GSM/WCDMA common core network. Ericsson will also expand Siminn's GSM network, upgrade its software and deliver a range of professional services, including deployment and systems integration.

With the expansion, Siminn stated it will become one of the operators to launch a WCDMA network in the 900MHz band, and will be in a better position to serve its subscribers in remote areas. Ericsson noted its WCDMA/HSPA solution for the 900MHz band provides extended coverage because of improved radio-wave signal strength at lower frequencies.

Source:tradingmarkets