STC join forces with Ericsson in the 4G\ LTE network.
New LTE network provide speeds up to 150 mb/s.
Demonstrating innovative healthcare, field service and security solutions
In cooperation with Ericsson, STC the leading national provider of telecom services in Saudi Arabia is honoured to announce its deployment of LTE network that offers its customers the benefits of the LTE network which represents the next step in ICT industry evolution. STC has chosen Ericsson for the deployment of LTE network reaching unprecedented levels of performance and enhanced services.
With LTE technology, STC customers will enjoy an unparalleled mobile-broadband experience providing ultra high data speeds anytime anywhere. LTE is designed to transfer huge amounts of data in a cost and energy efficient way, optimizing use of frequency band and realizing fiber-like access speed.
"We are glad to start the deployment of the 4G/LTE technology so that all our customers will be the first in the Middle East and North Africa to benefit from the new chain of high speed broadband services." said Dr. Ziad Al-Otaibi Vice President Network of STC. "We trust that this partnership with Ericsson will further enhance STC's operational capabilities; our customers will feel the difference where they can effortlessly enjoy whatever service available online; HD video, network games, internet TV, blogging and others."
We are extremely privileged to be part of this promising cooperation with STC." said Mats Otterstedt, CEO of Ericsson KSA. "The LTE network not only empower enterprises and professionals working in the health, security and other sectors, it also speeds up the ICT industry eco system development and therefore sustain a competitive edge."
Ericsson and STC intend to further enhance their collaboration in the future to provide Saudi customers with the latest technologies and integrated solutions.
Ericsson's multimedia content is available at the broadcast room:
www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 1 billion subscribers and has a leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises of mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.
Ericsson is advancing its vision of "to be the prime driver in an all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 75,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 209 billion (USD 32.2 billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX NASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.
For more information, visit www.ericsson.com or www.ericsson.mobi.
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