Ericsson and Enitel (Empresa Nicaragüense de Telecomunicaciones, S.A) today announced a contract naming Ericsson as the sole supplier to Enitel for GSM 1900 equipment, software and services in Nicaragua.
"Our GSM investment starts a new era of development in the telecom industry in Nicaragua," said Carlos Ramos, CEO of Enitel. "Nicaragua is experiencing rapid change in the telecom sector, with privatization and liberalization of the market, and Enitel is playing a key role. The agreement with Ericsson, the world leader in GSM technology, will enable us to offer attractive value-added services for the benefit of all Nicaraguans."
"We are very pleased to be working with Enitel to deploy our world-leading GSM solution in Nicaragua," said Urban Gillström, president of Ericsson in Central America. "This agreement reinforces Ericsson's position as the leading supplier of mobile systems, and our commitment to deliver advanced wireless services to Central America."
"We are looking forward to working in partnership with Enitel, an operator that has already proven its viability and strength in Nicaragua," said Mats V. Otterstedt, general manager for Ericsson in Nicaragua. "The GSM network will offer nationwide coverage and will enable Enitel to offer advanced GSM services such as voice mail, automatic roaming, Pre-paid, and SMS (Short Messaging Services)."
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About Enitel
Enitel was recently privatized and is now transforming the company into customer-oriented business. Enitel intends to satisfy its clients with customized solutions based on their telecommunications needs. In less than a year, Enitel will have increased the country's teledensity from 2.5%, the lowest in Central America, to 6%. This will be the result of the investments in a new Mobile Network as well as investments to increase the number of fixed lines before the end of 2002.