This is Ericsson India’s first contract managing the location-based services platform in a multi-vendor core network environment.
Ericsson Mobile Positioning Systems (MPS) is expected to offer advanced Location Based Services (LBS) to Aircel subscribers and support several positioning alternatives for GSM and WCDMA.
Ericsson said the WCDMA positioning method – Cell ID with round-trip time measurement – will improve the positioning accuracy for 3G and 2G phones.
Aircel chief technology officer Mallikarjun Rao said there is huge potential in offering this value- added service to consumers. Most Indians spend on average 90 minutes per day on the roads; location-based services will definitely increase efficiency and enhance the quality of their life.
"Our belief in Ericsson technological superiority and their unparalleled support gives us the confidence to provide superior services to our customers," Rao said.
As part of this three-year contract for supply and support, Ericsson will supply its Mobile Positioning Centre (GMPC and SMPC) and features that support various applications to Aircel.
Starting this July, Aircel subscribers will be able to use the service.
