Ericsson Gets Personal

STOCKHOLM -- Personal in Paraguay has awarded Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) a contract to expand, modernize and upgrade its GSM network with mobile softswitch, to efficiently increase coverage and capacity nationwide.

Ericsson's Mobile Softswitch Solution will upgrade and expand Personal network in Paraguay in the most cost-efficient way and will allow the operator to introduce high-quality services quickly. Ericsson will also provide a range of associated professional services to ensure successful network delivery.

Hugo Lombardo, O&M Network Manager of Personal Paraguay, says: "Personal leads the Paraguayan market in mobile services, with the most innovative services. We chose Ericsson for this significant investment because of its technology leadership, the value it delivers in its solutions, and its ability to continue to support us in our future requirements."

Fatima Raimondi, President, Ericsson in Latin America South, says: "We are proud to have been chosen by Personal Paraguay for its network upgrade and modernization and support them in this important step towards an all-IP network. Our state-of-the-art technology will keep Personal at the forefront in the region and allow it to bring the most innovative services to its customers."

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