Netgear routers go mobile with ericsson - Notas de prensa bursatiles

·         Ericsson's 3G mobile broadband modules in Netgear's routers

·         Cost-efficient internet access for locations that lack wireline
infrastructure

·         Internet access from buses, trains, cars, boats



Netgear is a world-leading brand in the small- to medium-sized businesses and
home router segment. Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) will supply mobile broadband module
technology to Netgear.

Mobile network connections for routers are becoming increasingly popular in many
countries as a backup for or alternative to wireline broadband. Ericsson and
Netgear have teamed to expand the mobile broadband market into new application
areas and user segments, helping mobile operators generate higher revenues as
their customers realize more reasons to use 3G networks for multiple data
applications.

Michael Clegg, vice president and general manager of the Netgear Service
Provider business unit, says: "We are thrilled to cooperate with Ericsson, the
global leader in 3G mobile broadband network technology. This collaboration
furthers our position with mobile operators, and the resulting mobile platform
can be migrated to higher speeds and enabled with added features going forward.
It is a clear win-win partnership."

Mats Norin, head of Mobile Broadband Modules at Ericsson, added: "Mobile
broadband connectivity over HSPA in routers opens up new opportunities in
yet-untapped home, SoHo and semi nomadic user scenarios. We are excited to
deliver mobile broadband connectivity to a new segment, home network routers for
Netgear."

The new router from Netgear combines HSPA technology with 802.11n wireless and
Ethernet LAN. It sports 270 Mbps on the wireless LAN side and a full-featured
firewall. It also allows fast large file downloads and real time media playback
of high-quality digital movies, photos and MP3s.

3G/HSPA mobile broadband technology is deployed in more than 300 networks in
more than 130 countries. Besides delivering the network infrastructure and
services, Ericsson also provides mobile broadband modules for HSPA. To date,
Ericsson has officially announced agreements with LG
, Toshiba
, Dell
, Lenovo
and Sony
.


The new router with 3G radio will be showcased at Ericsson's exhibition area at
Hall 6, La Fira, Barcelona, during the GSMA Mobile World Congress, February
15-18.  Access is by invitation only. Media need to contact Ericsson Corporate
Public & Media Relations
.



Read more about Ericsson at Mobile World Congress
.


Notes to editors:

Fact sheets and product images

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Photos of Mats Norin

Broadcast room


Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom
operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and
provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has a leading
position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises of mobile and
fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and
multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony
Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich
personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in an
all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable
business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 80,000 employees
generated revenue of SEK 206.5 billion (USD 27.1 billion) in 2009. Founded in
1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX
NASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.



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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT



Ericsson Corporate Public & Media Relations

Phone: +46 10 719 69 92

E-mail: media.relations@ericsson.com



Ericsson Investor Relations

Phone: +46 10 719 00 00

E-mail: investor.relations@ericsson.com







UPCOMING EVENTS

Mobile World Congress
,
Barcelona, Spain, February 15- 18

Ericsson's Capital Markets Day, Stockholm, Sweden, May 5-6

Ericsson Business Innovation Forum, Shanghai, China, May 17-18



For more information please contact the Ericsson Media Relations Team.




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Ericsson mobile broadband module: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1382060/341097.png
Press release in PDF: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1382060/341073.pdf
Netgear router MBRN3300: http://hugin.info/1061/R/1382060/341093.jpg