Maxis signs deal with Ericsson for 3G upgrade

The Malaysian operator Maxis has entered an agreement with Ericsson to expand its 3G network and upgrade it to HSDPA, a technology that enables very high speed data downlink capacity without any added radio spectrum.
         The contract also includes an extension of Maxis’ and Ericsson’s managed services contract, signed earlier this year. Under the contract, Ericsson will be responsible for the entire operation and management of the 3G-radio network. The contract value has not been announced.