Ericsson to buy UTStarcom or Harbor Networks

[Jerry Raia]

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=10283

"Market analysts speculate that UTStarcom or Harbor Networks are the most likely acquisition targets for Ericsson following its purchase of London-based Marconi for $2.1 billion. Ericsson has announced plans to acquire a China-based company but has not yet specified its target. Analysts see each of these companies as supplements to Ericsson's data-networking business in the country. While many consider Harbor Networks' data product as the better one, UTStarcom's complete marketing network would bring obvious advantages."

My very first cell phone 12 or so years ago I think was an Ericsson.

[Jerry Raia]

http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/index.php?showtopic=10283

"Market analysts speculate that UTStarcom or Harbor Networks are the most likely acquisition targets for Ericsson following its purchase of London-based Marconi for $2.1 billion. Ericsson has announced plans to acquire a China-based company but has not yet specified its target. Analysts see each of these companies as supplements to Ericsson's data-networking business in the country. While many consider Harbor Networks' data product as the better one, UTStarcom's complete marketing network would bring obvious advantages."

My very first cell phone 12 or so years ago I think was an Ericsson.

[Mike Temporale]

Originally Posted by Jerry Raia

My very first cell phone 12 or so years ago I think was an Ericsson.

and mine was Audiovox.

I thought Ericsson got out of the handset business because their handsets sucked? Isn't that how SE got started? :?

[Jerry Raia]

Yeah that handset (read brick) did suck.