TANDBERG Television, part of the Ericsson Group (NASDAQ:ERIC), announced today that TFN Media (Taiwan Fixed Network) has selected the company to provide a complete broadcast headend and EdgeQAM solution for the launch of its digital cable services in Taiwan. Home business group of Taiwan Mobile, TFN is one of the largest MSOs in Taiwan and offers a 100+ channel analog TV service to around 540,000 homes today. From July the company will broadcast standard-definition and HD channels, using MPEG-4 AVC to maximize bandwidth efficiency. TANDBERG Television’s business partner in Taiwan, Hitron Technologies Inc., is acting as Prime System Integrator for the new digital cable headend.

“Positioned as home entertainment provider, TFN Media is firmly focused on digital convergence and we want to set the benchmark for digital cable services in the country,” comments James Jeng, COO of Home Business Group of Taiwan Mobile and President of TFN Media Co. Ltd. “Digital TV represents an exciting new era for our customers and it was clear that TANDBERG Television has the technology and the considerable local knowledge to partner with us as we migrate towards an all-digital TV network. One of our main requirements for this deployment was that our headend should make it easy to migrate to HD MPEG-4 AVC services.”

TFN Media is deploying TANDBERG Television’s TT1260 Integrated Receiver Decoders, EN8030 MPEG-4 AVC SD encoders, EN8090 MPEG-4 AVC HD encoders, MX8400 Multiplexers and EQ8096 EdgeQAM modulators. The company is using an-IP headend configuration and broadcast video is multicast across the customer IP network to four regional headends. The TANDBERG Television nCompass Control system provides configuration, service setup and equipment status monitoring at the central headend and all regional sites.

Dario Choi, EVP and General Manager of TANDBERG Television Asia-Pacific, comments: “TFN Media is introducing a range of compelling digital TV services and wants to move quickly towards an all-digital environment. This is a major undertaking and we are proud that our business partner, Hitron Technologies, has the local experience and skills to take the lead role. We look forward to helping TFN Media achieve their digital ambitions.”

Eddy Lin, General Manager of Hitron Technologies, adds: “TFN Media has set itself ambitious goals for moving towards an all-digital television network so it was important that their headend solution was scalable and flexible. We have developed a strong understanding of their technology and business needs and are very pleased to take overall Systems Integration responsibility for this important project. This deal demonstrates the strength of our partnership with TANDBERG Television in Taiwan.”

About TFN Media

TFN Media is a subsidiary of Taiwan Mobile and cable-based multi-service operator. The company is the fourth largest MSO in Taiwan, providing cable services to approximately 540,000 homes in northern and southern Taiwan, and plans to digitalize its entire network by 2013. The company aims to provide the best seamless-connected experience for connectivity and entertainment at home.

About Hitron Technologies

Hitron Technologies Inc. (HT) is a sales and system integration service provider on audio, video, digital multimedia applications and telecommunications. By offering complete solutions and professional service, HT has contributed to the multimedia and telecommunication industries and been highly acclaimed in Taiwan.

About TANDBERG Television

TANDBERG Television, part of the Ericsson Group, delivers the multimedia technology and expertise that is moving digital video forward. Whether it's advanced compression systems, on-demand or content distribution, the company's award-winning solutions are used by the world's leading broadcasters, operators and programmers to deliver new viewer experiences and advertising opportunities. With a broad suite of open, standards-based products, TANDBERG Television offers the highest quality solutions for Digital TV, HDTV, VOD, and IPTV. For more information, please visit www.tandbergtv.com

About Ericsson

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. The market leader in 2G and 3G mobile technologies, Ericsson supplies communications services and manages networks that serve more than 250 million subscribers. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, and broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and developers. The Sony Ericsson joint venture provides consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of 'communication for all' through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 70,000 employees generated revenue of USD 27 billion (SEK 209 billion) in 2008. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm and NASDAQ.

For more information, visit www.ericsson.com or www.ericsson.mobi.

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