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* Comprehensive tests in live networks prove benefits of Ericsson's solution
    for building high-performance heterogeneous networks
  * Superior mobile broadband experience relies on improving and densifying the
    macro layer, then strategically adding coordinated small cells based on
    3GPP access technologies and Wi-Fi
  * Measurements confirm a 100 percent capacity gain and significantly lower
    connection drop-rate when using coordinated small cells compared to an
    uncoordinated approach

Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) has provided comprehensive testing of heterogeneous
networks solutions in live networks for operators around the globe. Advantages
of Ericsson's approach for expanding mobile broadband coverage and capacity have
been quantified and proven to address demands in the most challenging
situations,   while providing users and operators a seamless and effortless
experience. In city centers, transport hubs and business parks, these network
solutions will provide subscribers with a truly mobile lifestyle.

Ericsson's solution for building high-performance heterogeneous networks is
based on three pillars: improve performance of existing macro base station
sites, densify the existing network by adding macro sites at strategic
locations, and add small cells based on HSPA, LTE, and Wi-Fi technologies.

Results of Ericsson's heterogeneous network testing have shown the following
benefits, among others:

·      Capacity gain, lower TCO - The highest capacity and best user experience
in a heterogeneous network are achieved by fully coordinating macro cells, small
cells, and access technologies. Confirmed by recent measurements in live
networks, a capacity gain of 100 percent or more is obtained by reusing the
scarce macro frequency spectrum in the small cells - a significant improvement
in comparison with uncoordinated solutions that require separate frequency
spectrum. This reduces the number of small cells needed in the network,
resulting in lower total cost of ownership.

·      Higher data rates - Coordinated small cells further ensure a superior and
seamless user experience throughout the network as spectrum can be reused in all
cells. Peak data rate is available in all cells, and the uplink data rate
experienced under challenging load and radio conditions can be increased up to
10 times.

·      Lower drop-rate - Another important advantage is that seamless handovers,
such as Soft Handover in HSPA, can be used instead of inter-frequency handovers
that cause more connection drops and interruptions. Tests using separate
frequency carriers for small cells resulted in a four-time increase in
connection drop rate, even after extensive optimization.


Thomas Noren, Vice President and Head of Product Area Radio, Ericsson, says:
 "Operators with dense urban environments need to offer a superior consumer
experience, even under heavy traffic. Ericsson has developed a complete
heterogeneous network solution based on coordination between all cells and
access technologies, including 3GPP technologies and Wi-Fi. It is very rewarding
to see the potential of our high-capacity heterogeneous network confirmed in
live networks."

Ericsson will showcase its complete set of solutions for heterogeneous networks
in Hall 2 at Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona.

During 2013, Ericsson further strengthens its offering for heterogeneous
networks, including new base stations, radio access network features, flexible
backhaul, and Operation & Maintenance support for a plethora of use cases.



NOTES TO EDITORS

During Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona, Ericsson showcases its combined
technology and services leadership for the Information and Communications
Technology industry. Our solutions deliver superior network performance in the
field, enable complete customer experience management, simplify and automate
operations workflows thereby leading to operational excellence. We show how the
Networked Society comes to life - what it will mean for the industry and how it
will enable our customers to capture growth opportunities.

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Ericsson is the world's leading provider of communications technology and
services. We are enabling the Networked Society with efficient real-time
solutions that allow us all to study, work and live our lives more freely, in
sustainable societies around the world.

Our offering comprises services, software and infrastructure within Information
and Communications Technology for telecom operators and other industries. Today
more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic goes through Ericsson
networks and we support customers' networks servicing more than 2.5 billion
subscribers.

We operate in 180 countries and employ more than 100,000 people. Founded in
1876, Ericsson is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2011 the company's net
sales were SEK 226.9 billion (USD 35.0 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ
OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ, New York stock exchanges.

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