Finnet choses Ericsson as the sole supplier for its new UMTS network

Ericsson has been chosen by Finnish operator Finnet as the sole supplier for its new UMTS network including HSDPA. Ericsson will also extend Finnet’s GSM network. It will deliver the first phase of Finnet’s UMTS network as a turnkey solution this year, with the extensions to the network to take place in 2006 and 2007.

Ericsson will provide network infrastructure, including complete network design, deployment and integration services. The agreement is valid till 2007 and will see Ericsson extend and upgrade Finnet’s GSM/GPRS/EDGE network.