ERICSSON TO EQUIP OPTIMUS OF PORTUGAL

by Reily Gregson

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-L.M. Ericsson announced a $100 million agreement with Optimus to supply switching and radio equipment for its Global System for Mobile communications dual-band wireless telephony network in Portugal.

Optimus was awarded Portugal’s third mobile license in November 1997, and plans to start commercial operations with national coverage during the third quarter.