The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Ericsson has signed a new frame agreement with leading Bangladeshi operator TM International (Bangladesh) Ltd (TMIB) to upgrade and expand its EDGE-enabled GPRS/GSM network, and provide mobile broadband services.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will provide new radio base stations and mobile softswitch equipment that will enable TMIB to minimise network costs while evolving towards an all-IP network.

Software upgrades to increase capacity and network performance will also enable TMIB to add new subscribers simply and efficiently while ensuring a high-quality service for end users.

The project includes more than 1000 sites--covering half the country's population--in and between the Dhaka and Chitagong regions.