STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 07, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- After a rapid turn of events, it today became clear that Telia International Carrier steps in to secure connectivity for several of KPN's clients in Scandinavia. The deal concerns securing data and voice traffic for several multinational corporates throughout the region. KPN turned to Telia IC only last week with a request that was met by speedy action and the deal was finalised and capacity was delivered within two days.
-- We are pleased to help KPN in this critical situation, says Erik Heilborn, President Telia IC. The market is entering a truly crucial phase, and it is clear that Telia IC stands strong and provides the necessary quality.
KPN's clients in the Scandinavian region are mostly large multinationals -- banks, consultancy firms -- all with extensive data traffic over the Atlantic and telephony traffic in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The jeopardised traffic is now home safe.
-- The fact that KPN turned to Telia IC is important for us, continues Erik Heilborn. I am pleased that we were able to respond so quickly and that the client's connectivity never failed.
Facts: The data and telephony traffic in Scandinavia concerns several STM-1 which carry data and voice traffic across the Atlantic and connects telephony in Scandinavia.
For further information journalists can contact: Magnus Nerell, Communication Director, Telia International Carrier Phone: +46 8 713 33 41, Mobile: +46 70 557 90 70
Telia is the Nordic leader in telecommunications. Over the past year, we have streamlined the Group, focusing our core businesses making the company more flexible. Our four core businesses are: Mobile communications, Internet services, International carrier operations and Fixed network operations. Telia is listed on Stockholmsborsen. Sales Jan- Mar 2002 totaled MSEK 13,900 (13,592) and the number of employees was 16,804 (29,936). Sales 2001 totaled MSEK 57,196 and the number of employees was 17,149.
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