Ericsson Provides Assistance for Japanese Operators Following Earthquake and Tsunami

Ericsson is working with its customers in Japan to assist with network repair operations following the earthquake and tsunami that struck the country on March 11. This includes providing a chartered helicopter and provisioning 150 satellite phones in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, which was severely damaged during the double disaster. Damage to roads means that some areas are reachable only by air transport.To support Japanese operators, an Ericsson-chartered Bell 205 helicopter has arrived in the area and will begin operations March 31. Crewed by personnel with experience in disaster zones, the helicopter will carry Ericsson employees and necessary repair equipment to support in the network maintenance.