TrueMove H taps Ericsson for LTE-A rollout
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Thailand’s TrueMove H has appointed Ericsson to support its LTE-Advanced rollout in north, central west and south Thailand.
Under the contract Ericsson will help deploy LTE-A carrier aggregation and further expand TrueMove H’s 2G and 3G networks on the 900-MHz, 1800-MHz and 2100-MHz spectrum bands.
The three year contract will see Ericsson provide multi-standard radio equipment using the new Ericsson Radio System, ranging from indoor small cells to macro cells.
“We are committed to offering our customers the best mobile broadband experience,” True Corp COO Vichaow Rakphongphairoj said.
“Our Partnership with Ericsson will further strengthen our 3G/WCDMA and 4G/LTE leadership in Thailand and enable us to offer optimized mobile data service with the best smartphone performance to our customers.”
TrueMove H was one of two winners of 900-MHz 4G spectrum during an expensive auction last year, after bidding 76 billion baht ($2.1 billion). But fellow license winner Jasmine appears likely to miss the deadline for paying the first installment of its own bid.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific areas of Thailand will benefit from TrueMove H's LTE-Advanced rollout?
Which specific areas of Thailand will benefit from TrueMove H's LTE-Advanced rollout?
Ericsson will support the LTE-Advanced rollout in north, central west and south Thailand. This deployment will also expand TrueMove H’s existing 2G and 3G networks, aiming for improved mobile broadband service in these regions.
Q.What is the duration of the contract between TrueMove H and Ericsson for this expansion?
What is the duration of the contract between TrueMove H and Ericsson for this expansion?
The contract between TrueMove H and Ericsson is for three years. During this period, Ericsson will supply multi-standard radio equipment, including indoor small cells and macro cells, utilising their new Ericsson Radio System.
Q.Which spectrum bands will be used for the network expansion and LTE-A deployment?
Which spectrum bands will be used for the network expansion and LTE-A deployment?
The network expansion and LTE-A carrier aggregation will utilise the 900-MHz, 1800-MHz and 2100-MHz spectrum bands. TrueMove H secured 900-MHz 4G spectrum in an auction last year for 76 billion baht.
Q.What issues are noted with the other winner of the 900-MHz 4G spectrum auction?
What issues are noted with the other winner of the 900-MHz 4G spectrum auction?
The other license winner, Jasmine, is mentioned as likely to miss the deadline for paying the first installment of its own bid. TrueMove H also won 900-MHz 4G spectrum during the expensive auction last year.
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