Claro Costa Rica, a subsidiary of América Móvil has signed Ericsson as the sole supplier to provide LTE network components, including several core and radio access infrastructure products such as Mobility Management Entity, Home Subscriber Server, the RBS 6000 family, and microwave transmission using the LTE-proven MINI-LINK TN.
The scope of works to build the LTE network on 1800Mhz also includes services and consulting for spectrum refarming, equipment roll-out, systems integration and optimization, in addition to support for field operations, maintenance and the back office.
"Ericsson has been a preferred business partner for several years in Latin America, and Costa Rica is no exception. We are pushing forward into this next evolutionary step to expand our network capabilities and offer the best service quality for our customers. Ericsson's technology and know-how has played an integral role in enabling these new 4G/LTE services and delivery."
- Victor Garcia, Regulation Manager, Claro Costa Rica
"We have been working in partnership with América Móvil for more than 15 years, and we have a very good relationship with Claro since their arrival in Costa Rica three years ago. Enabling a full LTE network infrastructure and operations signifies a new step in our partnership, creating the best services and capabilities for our customer's end users."
- Alejandro Plater, Vice President Ericsson Latin America
