Ericsson announces major deals with Etisalat further increasing its market share in the United Arab Emirates telecom market

Under the above agreement, Ericsson will undertake major network expansions and professional services to enable Etisalat to effectively handle the increasing subscriber growth. Additionally; the agreement covers an array of value added services to help address specific end-user needs.

Mohammad Hassan Omran, Chairman and CEO of Etisalat says:

"The recent agreements signed are part of our ongoing strategic relationship with Ericsson to support the growth and will allow us to further enhance our networks while introducing state-of-the-art services and technology. We want to ensure the best quality for our subscribers and focus on maintaining an innovative portfolio of services."

Bo-Erik Dahlstrom, Head of Ericsson Middle East, says: "Ericsson's relationship with Etisalat dates back to early 80s. The above agreement together with the recently announced Softswitch deal to modernize Etisalat network, emphasize our continued strategic partnership to boost Etisalat's communication capabilities and launch new services both in the U.A.E. and the region."

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and we are committed to support the network of Etisalat, one of the leading operators in the region, and together support the growth of U.A.E., the most promising economies in the world, he added.
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