The Malta Independent 19 August 2026, Wednesday
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Ericsson First to implement mobile broadband into cable-TV network

Malta Independent Sunday, 18 January 2009, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago

Maltese company Melita, provider of home entertainment and telecommunications, has become the first company worldwide in the world to integrate HSPA mobile broadband into its existing cable-TV network, adding mobile broadband to its TV, Internet and fixed telephony offerings. Ericsson was selected as the end-to-end integrator, using its expertise and technology to make this achievement possible.

The Ericsson solution will allow Melita to deploy new services rapidly and cost-effectively, while optimising its existing infrastructure. The new network will assist Melita to offer its consumers an enhanced end-user experience based on TV, Internet, fixed telephony and mobile broadband services.

Under the turnkey agreement, Ericsson has supplied, integrated and deployed an IP-based HSPA radio access, circuit and packet core network, plus a revenue management solution. To ensure cost-effective operations for the new network, the skills of Melita’s professionals have been enhanced using Ericsson’s Learning Services.Maltese company Melita, provider of home entertainment and telecommunications, has become the first company worldwide in the world to integrate HSPA mobile broadband into its existing cable-TV network, adding mobile broadband to its TV, Internet and fixed telephony offerings. Ericsson was selected as the end-to-end integrator, using its expertise and technology to make this achievement possible.

The Ericsson solution will allow Melita to deploy new services rapidly and cost-effectively, while optimising its existing infrastructure. The new network will assist Melita to offer its consumers an enhanced end-user experience based on TV, Internet, fixed telephony and mobile broadband services.

Under the turnkey agreement, Ericsson has supplied, integrated and deployed an IP-based HSPA radio access, circuit and packet core network, plus a revenue management solution. To ensure cost-effective operations for the new network, the skills of Melita’s professionals have been enhanced using Ericsson’s Learning Services.

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