Warid Picks Ericsson

STOCKHOLM -- Warid Telecom International LLC, Bangladesh Operation (Warid Telecom) has awarded Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) a prime integrator contract to plan, design and integrate an in-building solution spanning 43 cities across Bangladesh. The day-to-day operations will be added to the scope of the existing managed services partnership.

The in-building solution (IBS) improves wireless coverage inside buildings, resulting in stronger signals at indoor locations. Visitors and employees in the buildings may, for instance, use their mobile phones and laptops to access data previously not accessible via wireless devices.

The IBS being deployed for Warid Telecom will enable mobile phone users to enjoy advanced communications with seamless and high-quality coverage, as well as international roaming services. The system design will target key areas covering airports, shopping centers, hotels, hospitals, banks, government institutions and commercial centers. The system will also support smooth migration to 3G.

Muneer Farooqui, Chief Executive Officer, Warid Telecom Bangladesh, says: "Ericsson has proven to be a reliable and committed partner in Bangladesh. Our focus is to ensure that we offer our customers a high-quality network and wide range of differentiating services that will add value to their lives, as well as redefine customer service in the country.

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