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Core network modernisation will boost cover across Caribbean

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The mobile networks of 12 Caribbean territories are to be modernised via a new core network and multi-standard radio base stations...

The mobile networks of 12 Caribbean territories are to be modernised via a new core network and multi-standard radio base stations. LIME, the Caribbean arm of the Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) group, is using Ericsson’s RBS 6000 base stations to improve mobile broadband coverage for customers in Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Turks and Caicos.

The CWC group provides mobile services on all of the Caribbean islands, meaning that islanders across the region who are LIME customers will benefit from the network modernisation.

LIME's CEO, David Shaw, says: "An important part of our mandate is to ensure that the Caribbean is served by the most modern telecoms technology available and that our consumer, enterprise and carrier customers have access to world-class services.

"Ericsson will vastly improve our mobile network and give our customers the exceptional experience they deserve. The new technology will also reduce our energy consumption, which will have a positive impact on the environment."

Martin Roos, Head of Ericsson in the Caribbean, says: "With the latest technology from Ericsson, LIME will be able to roll out new advanced services and join the smartphone global boom.”

The contract, which includes network design, rollout and professional services, will pave the way for LIME to migrate its network to an all-IP architecture - improving coverage, capacity and quality - as well as prepare for a smooth introduction of HSPA Evolution and LTE. HSPA Evolution technology providing 21 Mbps will be introduced in the Cayman Islands in the first phase of the modernisation process, with the rollout to additional markets planned for later this year.



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