This white paper is intended for GSM operators who are interested in understanding Ericsson’s view on how existing GSM networks will evolve and interwork with WCDMA. This white paper focuses on Ericsson’s system evolution for GSM, the introduction of third-generation (3G) services and the integration of GSM and WCDMA to form a seamless network. A seamless network supports the growth of today’s services as well as the creation and growth of tomorrow’s advanced services.

This document takes into consideration the entire infrastructure or system. It does not address which applications to develop or what the terminals should look like in order to attract a certain market segment. This document does, however, address how and why Ericsson’s systems offer superior evolution of GSM and WCDMA toward 3G and services beyond voice.

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