Ericsson To Supply Uruguayan Broadband Network

Tulsa, OK - Ericsson and Antel, a telecom operator in Uruguay, have signed two contracts for the supply of Ericsson optical networking and microwave transmission equipment to provide a platform for flexible, scalable, and cost-effective transport network for fixed and mobile services.

Antel will use the new equipment to offer Uruguayan consumers a wide range of services and to meet the demand for network capacity, driven by the increasing number of subscribers and the uptake of new data services in Uruguay, according to Ericsson.

Jose Luis Saldias, CEO, Antel, says, "We have chosen Ericsson as their microwave transmission and optical solutions efficiently meet our need for modernization of the transmission and transport network, and support the necessary voice and data traffic required by our customers. The solutions are reliable and they meet our precise requirements."

Luis Lopez, country manager, Ericsson Uruguay, says, "This new agreement takes our relationship with Antel Uruguay to a new level and confirms our position as a leader in microwave and optical transmission solutions provider in Uruguay."

The agreements include the MINI-LINK TN microwave system, Marconi OMS 1600 optical multiservice transport system, and Marconi OMS 1200, as well as services including installation, integration, and hardware support.

SOURCE: Ericsson and Antel