Ericsson Moves MIllionith GSM Base Station

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Ericsson has now delivered 1,000,000 GSM base stations. The shipment marks a milestone for the GSM technology. Ericsson has deployed GSM networks in more than 100 countries. The millionth GSM base station was delivered to the mobile operator MTN Nigeria.

The growth in demand for GSM services has resulted in Ericsson delivering the same number of GSM Base Stations during 2004-2007 as during the period 1991-2003. The cost efficiencies offered by GSM, its broad portfolio of devices,plus its track record of securing migration to 3G systems have helped secure the GSM technology's position in both high-growth and established markets.

The number of GSM subscribers around the world is set to increase by 40 million per month during 2007 according to the global trade association GSM Association, GSMA. More than 10 million are currently being added every month across India and China. In India alone, Ericsson is currently installing a new GSM base station every 15 minutes.

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