Ericsson confirmed that it intends to expand its GSM portfolio into the 450 MHz frequency band. GSM 450 enables cost-efficient GSM mobile coverage in markets that have not already been covered. The GSM 450 solution supports full global GSM roaming. Ericsson said GSM 450 will particularly help to bring mobile services to remote areas previously considered not feasible to cover.
Ericsson, together with major handset vendors, is driving the 450 solutions to enable product launch during 2006, depending on market demand.
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