Ericsson Renews With Rogers

Ericsson Canada renews supply agreement with Rogers AT&T Wireless for three years

January 15, 2003

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MONTREAL -- Ericsson and Rogers AT&T Wireless, Canada's leading wireless provider, have renewed their agreement under which Ericsson will supply network equipment for Rogers AT&T Wireless's roll out of superior wireless voice and data services coast-to-coast. The new agreement is an extension of the two companies' existing supply agreement - continuing Ericsson as Rogers AT&T Wireless' exclusive supplier of wireless mobile network core and radio access gear for an additional three years. Building on its commitment to provide high quality services to its customers, Rogers AT&T Wireless has signed a contract with Ericsson Canada to continue to supply the leading-edge GSM and TDMA network infrastructure that enables Rogers AT&T Wireless to provide its customers with superior coverage and services. "This agreement confirms Ericsson's leadership in wireless equipment provision as well as our ongoing strategic agreement with Rogers AT&T Wireless," said Phil Wacker, GM, Rogers AT&T Wireless Account Group, Ericsson Canada Inc. The agreement also includes the sale of several key products and services that had not previously been purchased by Rogers AT&T Wireless including MINI-LINK(TM) (Ericsson's market leading microwave product), GSM 850MHz, EDGE and additional Professional Services. The deal includes the rollout of a nationwide 850MHz GSM/GPRS capability that will provide Rogers AT&T Wireless customers across Canada with the capacity, coverage and data rates they expect from Canada's leading wireless provider. Ericsson's global service and technical expertise will ensure rapid and effective network deployment. LM Ericsson Rogers Wireless Communications Inc.

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