Sagem Wireless and ST-Ericsson to partner on LTE

- ST-Ericsson and Sagem Wireless collaborate on multimode platform for launch of commercial multimode LTE/HSPA+ products in 2010

제네바--(뉴스와이어)--Sagem Wireless, a leader in the design and delivery of customised connected lifestyle devices and services, and ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, are to partner on the development of multimode LTE/HSPA+ reference designs, devices and modules.

Sagem Wireless and ST-Ericsson are collaborating on a multimode platform, which can connect to LTE, HSPA+, 3G and GSM networks, to develop a mobile broadband modem to be launched before the end of 2010.

Supporting downlink speeds of up to 100 Mbps via LTE and 21 Mbps via HSPA+, Sagem Wireless' dongle modems will enable Internet Gateways to offer ultra high speed wireless access. These modems will also enable laptops to get online wherever there is mobile coverage, giving end-users a high level of flexibility.

There are now 61 live commercial HSPA+ networks in 34 countries and 80 mobile operators, spanning 33 countries, are committed to deploying LTE, according to the GSM Association. Sagem Wireless also plans to use the multimode platform to produce versatile modules that can bring high-speed mobile connectivity to laptops, netbooks, tablet computers, machine-to- machine (M2M) applications and other devices.

“Working with ST-Ericsson on LTE will enable Sagem Wireless to be at the forefront of the development of state-of-the-art devices and modules modems that can connect to the world‘s fastest mobile networks,” said Yves Portalier, EVP, Strategic Planning of Sagem Wireless. “ST-Ericsson’s single family of platforms will also enable Sagem Wireless to produce a wide range of devices faster and more cost-effectively than if we had to juggle multiple incompatible platforms.”

“We have developed our multimode platform to enable people to connect to the best available mobile network wherever they are, whether that be with LTE, HSPA+, 3G or GSM, switching between different access technologies effortlessly and seamlessly,” said Pascal Langlois, Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of ST-Ericsson. “The fact that the platform is ready to make its debut in commercial devices in 2010 further underlines ST-Ericsson‘s strong position in the development of LTE device platforms and Sagem Wireless’ system-level and RF integration expertise.”

Notes to Editors

Today's announcement builds on the March 4 announcement by Sagem Wireless and ST-Ericsson of a strategic partnership to co-operate on the development of a wide range of wireless products. http://www.stericsson.com/press_releases/Sagem_ST-Ericsson.jsp

ST-Ericsson and Ericsson announced in December that they had successfully achieved mobility between LTE and HSPA networks, using a multimode LTE/HSPA device based on ST-Ericsson's platform. http://www.stericsson.com/press_releases/TD-LTE.jsp

Read more about ST-Ericsson empowering the mobile broadband revolution: http://www.stericsson.com/press/facts_figures.jsp

ST-Ericsson's media room: http://www.stericsson.com/press/media_room.jsp

About Sagem Wireless
Sagem Wireless provides customised connected lifestyle devices and services to leading consumer lifestyle brands and mobile network operators worldwide. Using technology innovation and customer insight as strategic tools in the product design process, Sagem Wireless develops a range of connected lifestyle devices personalised to the specific needs of different customer segments. With industry leading technology partners and its own R&D centres based in Europe and Asia, Sagem Wireless offers pre-requisite manufacturing expertise intrinsic to the product design process that relies on both flexibility and the highest level of quality to assure successful entry into new and existing markets. For more information, visit: www.sagemwireless.com

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