Russia’s largest mobile operator MTS and Ericsson Corporation entered into an agreement to build 4G networks in Volga, Siberia, Ural and Southern federal districts.
The deal implies procurement of equipment and LTE network deployment. Ericsson will be the largest 4G equipment supplier for MTS, and within three years from the 2nd quarter of 2013 it will build 4G networks for MTS in the four federal districts listed above. Altogether, they make up more than a half of Russia’s territory. In the North-Western region, the vendor will also supply LTE network equipment. At the first stage of the project, Ericsson will supply at least 10 thousand base stations.
The partners also agreed to extend their cooperation on 2G and 3G networks in several regions of Russia. A spokesperson for MTS explained that in 2013-2014, the company will invest about 40 bln rubles ($1.25 bln) into the construction of LTE networks in Russia. “By the end of 2013, we will have 4G networks in more than 600 municipalities”, communicated the company’ s press service.
The deal implies procurement of equipment and LTE network deployment. Ericsson will be the largest 4G equipment supplier for MTS, and within three years from the 2nd quarter of 2013 it will build 4G networks for MTS in the four federal districts listed above. Altogether, they make up more than a half of Russia’s territory. In the North-Western region, the vendor will also supply LTE network equipment. At the first stage of the project, Ericsson will supply at least 10 thousand base stations.
The partners also agreed to extend their cooperation on 2G and 3G networks in several regions of Russia. A spokesperson for MTS explained that in 2013-2014, the company will invest about 40 bln rubles ($1.25 bln) into the construction of LTE networks in Russia. “By the end of 2013, we will have 4G networks in more than 600 municipalities”, communicated the company’ s press service.
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