RNS Number:7011A
Ericsson(L.M.)(Telefonaktiebolaget)
19 March 2001


Ericsson to deliver UMTS radio access network equipment to Amena in
Spain

Ericsson has been selected by Amena in Spain to deliver 3G radio  access
network equipment. The contract is valued at Euro 450 million over  five
years.

Deliveries are set to begin immediately in support of Amena's rapid roll-
out plans to deploy more than 900 base stations before the beginning  of
August.

Included  in  the  contract in addition to supply  and  installation  of
equipment  are  network  planning, support, competence  development  and
other services.

Ericsson  is the main supplier of Amena's GSM network and sole  supplier
of the first phase of Amena's GPRS infrastructure.

This   contract   with  Amena  further  strengthens  Ericsson's   global
leadership  position in 3G. With this agreement, Ericsson  has  to  date
been  named a supplier in 26 UMTS commercial agreements, more  than  any
other vendor.

Please visit Ericsson's press room at: http://www.ericsson.com/press

Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in
mobility  and  Internet  in creating the new  era  of  mobile  Internet.
Ericsson  provides total solutions covering everything from systems  and
applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With  more
than   100,000   employees   in  140  countries,   Ericsson   simplifies
communications for customers all over the world.

Ericsson's 3G Reference List is available at:
http://www.ericsson.net/pressroom/referencematerial/3g_referencelist.sht
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

James Borup, Press Relations, Division Mobile Systems
Ericsson Corporate Communications
Phone: +46 70 590 9261; E-mail: james.borup@lme.ericsson.se

Antonio Cordon Communication Director,
Ericsson (Spain)
Phone: +34 91 339 1904; E-mail: antonio.cordon-portillo@ece.ericsson.se

About Amena:
Amena  started  operations in January 1998. It is owned by  the  holding
company  Auna, whose main shareholders are Telecom Italia (27%) and  the
power companies Endesa (21%) and Fenosa (17%).



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