Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has been selected by the leading operator in
Luxembourg, P&TLuxembourg (P&T), to replace its existing nationwide
WCDMA/HSPA access network. This will enable P&T's mobile LUXGSM
subscribers to profit from the latest high-speed mobile broadband
services. This is the first contract Ericsson has been awarded by the
incumbent operator, P&TLuxembourg.

Under the six-year agreement, Ericsson will supply a WCDMA access
network including HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) functionality. This
will improve the performance of LUXGSM's mobile broadband services
and enable peak speeds of up to 7.2Mbps, the maximum speed commercial
HSPA subscriber devices can support at this date. The contract also
covers network deployment and integration, as well as support
services.

Ericsson's HSPA provides fast data-transmission speeds, boosts
network capacity and lowers response times for interactive services.
The contract will underpin the widespread availability of the latest
high-speed mobile broadband services across Luxembourg and give
LUXGSM subscribers access to a wide range of innovative services. The
3G radio network renewal will start in the first quarter of 2009.

Jean-Marie Spaus, Managing Director of P&TLuxembourg's telecom
business, says: "P&TLuxembourg was the first operator to introduce
commercial UMTS services in Luxembourg back in 2003. We are now
excited about bringing our excellent LUXGSM mobile network to the
next technology level. After a well-followed RFQ process, we have
selected Ericsson which is the world market leader in this domain and
which will provide us a smooth and efficient evolution of our
high-speed mobile broadband services. We are looking forward to this
new partnership and are committed to delivering the best technology
and services to our customers via our LUXGSM subsidiary, the leading
provider of mobile services in Luxembourg."

Jean-Marc Engels, President of Ericsson Belgium & Luxembourg, says:
"We are honored to have been selected by P&TLuxembourg for the supply
of a WCDMA/HSPA network. Ericsson's advanced technology will
significantly increase network capacity and allow P&TLuxembourg to
offer their customers high-speed mobile broadband experience
anywhere, anytime."

Ericsson is currently powering 113 of the 232 commercial HSPA
networks launched worldwide, with many additional ongoing
deployments.

Notes to editors:
Press backgrounder - HSPA and LTE
www.ericsson.com/ericsson/press/facts_figures/doc/hspa_lte.pdf
About mobile broadband
www.ericsson.com/campaign/mobile_broadband/index.html
Ericsson's standard 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. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile
technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages
networks that serve more than 195 million subscribers. The company's
portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and
broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and
developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with
feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of 'communication for all' through
innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working
in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of
USD 27.9 billion (SEK 188 billion) in 2007. Founded in 1876 and
headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX Nordic
Exchange Stockholm and NASDAQ.

For more information, visit www.ericsson.com or www.ericsson.mobi.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Ericsson Media Relations
Phone: +46 10 719 69 92
E-mail: press.relations@ericsson.com



About P&TLuxembourg Information
Founded in  1842, P&TLuxembourg  has been  a public  service  company
since  1992.  With  2900  employees,  the  company  operates  postal,
financial and telecommunications services and is the leading provider
of postal and telecommunication services in Luxembourg.
In telecommunications,  P&TLuxembourg  runs  both  fixed  and  mobile
networks providing a full range of voice and data services  including
satellite uplinks.  P&T's subsidiary  LUXGSM (www.luxgsm.lu)  is  the
leading mobile operator in Luxembourg. Recently P&T launched its IPTV
service. P&TLuxembourg serves private  customers as well as  business
clients  including  international  banks,  insurance  companies   and
European institutions. P&T offers state-of-the-art technology as well
as  advanced  and  specially   designed  services  to  the   business
community. Its international network TERALINK connects global players
both  to   and   from   Luxembourg   (www.teralink.lu)..   In   2007,
P&TLuxembourg  reached  a   total  revenue   of  EUR 546.8   million.
Additional information can be found at www.pt.lu


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