NEW DELHI, INDIA: Telecom networking equipment maker Ericsson signed a four-year agreement with Canada-based, Nova Scotia headquartered EastLink to build the latter's core and radio access networks, with its HSPA+ and next generation technologies.

Ericsson will deploy its multi-standard radio base station; RBS 6000, circuit switched and packet networks including Evolved Packet Core and Operation Support Systems (OSS), as well as, providing professional services.

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"We strive to provide our customers with the best communications and entertainment experience possible," said Matthew MacLellan, president, EastLink Wireless. "With this network evolution, our customers will be able to work and communicate more reliably and faster than ever before."

The RBS 6000 is a multi-standard radio base station which supports GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA and LTE, providing a cost-effective deployment for next-generation mobile broadband, video, and web application services while providing subscribers with a superior user experience.

"Ericsson is excited to work with EastLink as it enhances its communications capabilities and services with the latest mobile broadband technology," said Angel Ruiz, head, Ericsson North America.