Ericsson Wins in Nicaragua

Ericsson and Enitel (Empresa Nicaragüense de Telecomunicaciones, S.A.) today announced a contract naming Ericsson as the sole supplier to Enitel for GSM 1900 equipment, software and services in Nicaragua."Our GSM investment starts a new era of development in the telecom industry in Nicaragua," said Carlos Ramos, CEO of Enitel. "Nicaragua is experiencing rapid change in the telecom sector, with privatization and liberalization of the market, and Enitel is playing a key role. The agreement with Ericsson, the world leader in GSM technology, will enable us to offer attractive value-added services for the benefit of all Nicaraguans.""We are looking forward to working in partnership with Enitel, an operator that has already proven its viability and strength in Nicaragua," said Mats V. Otterstedt, general manager for Ericsson in Nicaragua. "The GSM network will offer nationwide coverage and will enable Enitel to offer advanced GSM services such as voice mail, automatic roaming, Pre-paid, and SMS (Short Messaging Services)."Ericsson AB