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Ericsson(L.M.)(Telefonaktiebolaget)
20 March 2001


Ericsson announces 3G cdma2000 Mobile Switching Center

Ericsson  today  announced  the 3G cdma2000tm  Mobile  Switching  Center
(MSC).  Built  on Ericsson's latest global AXE platform,  the  MSC  will
provide  superior  capacity and scalability in  an  exceptionally  small
package.

"By  leveraging Ericsson's global platform technologies we are  able  to
quickly  bring  highly  competitive products to the  market,"  said  Ake
Persson,  president of Ericsson CDMA Systems. "The MSC for  cdma2000  is
yet  another  example of Ericsson's technology leadership  in  switching
platforms."

One  of  the  strengths  of  the  cdma2000  MSC  is  the  fact  that  it
incorporates  the Ericsson AXE platform used across all Ericsson  mobile
networks.  With more than 13,000 AXEs in operation worldwide,  and  more
than  2000  operating in mobile networks, the introduction of  this  MSC
based  on  the  advanced  AXE810 platform further solidifies  Ericsson's
market leadership in mobile switching.

High  processing and switching capacity coupled with a remarkably  small
footprint  will  ensure cost-effective operation of  the  core  network.
Costs for power and cooling, spares handling and housing are drastically
reduced due to the compact size and the incorporation of common hardware
components  that  are  easily  configured  with  software.   Also,   the
scalability  inherent to the platform makes it an excellent  choice  for
networks of all sizes as operators phase their approach to build out  of
cdma2000  networks. Operators that have AXEs deployed in  their  cdmaOne
networks  will  be  able to seamlessly evolve them to  cdma2000  with  a
software upgrade only.

The  MSC's high capacity and scalability combine to give the operator  a
strong  foundation  for providing advanced revenue-generating  services.
Circuit-switched and high-speed packet-based services, WAP  and  Unified
Messaging  are  examples  of  services seamlessly  integrated  with  the
cdma2000 MSC.

As with Ericsson's recently announced cdma2000 Radio Access Network, the
MSC  has  been designed with the flexibility to seamlessly evolve  along
with  cdma2000 technology. As new 1xEVDO and 1xEVDV phases  of  cdma2000
are  introduced only a software upgrade will be required for the MSC  to
work with other elements of Ericsson's total cdma2000 solution. The  MSC
also  supports ANSI-41E and the open A interface defined in IOS  version
4.

"Ericsson  is  highly  committed to products and services  that  protect
operator  investments," continued Persson. "Open interfaces and forward-
looking design ensure that the cdma2000 products of today will be easily
upgraded  in  line  with  the rapid evolution of  this  highly  flexible
technology."

Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in
mobility  and  Internet  in creating the new  era  of  mobile  Internet.
Ericsson  provides total solutions covering everything from systems  and
applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With  more
than   100,000   employees   in  140  countries,   Ericsson   simplifies
communications for customers all over the world.

Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/press

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Charlotte Rubin, Public Relations Manager
Ericsson Business Unit CDMA Systems
Phone: +1 858 332 6589; E-mail: charlotte.rubin@ericsson.com

Kathy Egan, Vice President, Communication, Ericsson Inc.
Phone: +1 212 685 4030; E-mail: kathy.egan@ericsson.com

About cdma2000
By  enabling  the  mobile  Internet with an  industry  leading  cdma2000
solution  Ericsson  opens up new markets and revenue  opportunities  for
operators. cdmaOnetm is one of the fastest growing wireless technologies
in  the  world,  currently  serving more than  71  million  subscribers.
Developed  by  the  industry's  premier CDMA  experts,  Ericsson's  CDMA
solutions  offer  operators  unique performance  advantages  and  smooth
evolution  to 3G by leveraging the full strength of Ericsson's expertise
in wireless, IP/datacom and Mobile Internet technologies.

cdma2000  1xEV will improve data rates within 1.25 MHz of spectrum.  The
first phase, 1xEV DO, will support data rates in excess of 2 Mbps for an
efficient,  best effort approach for data delivery. Phase 2 -  1xEV  DV-
focuses  on  real-time  voice  and  data  capabilities  and  performance
enhancements.  Ericsson  is  participating  actively  in  defining   the
standards for 1xEV.

cdmaOne is a trademark of the CDMA Development Group.
cdma2000 is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association.

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