Ericsson has been selected by China Unicom to  upgrade its GSM network across six provinces and give end users enhanced data services. The framework  agreement further increases Ericsson's GSM market share with China Unicom. Under this  framework agreement, Ericsson will deploy its Mobile Softswitch Solution to provide capacity for an additional 4 million people, covering major cities in the provinces of Jilin, Henan, Jiangsu, Yunnan, Hainan and Liaoning. Delivery of equipment has already started. The upgraded  infrastructure will enable China Unicom to meet its customers' needs for increased capacity and greater access to data services. It will also allow the operator to evolve to an all-IP network.
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