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SINGAPORE, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Flextronics International Ltd. (Nasdaq: FLEX), a world-class electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider focused on delivering end to end solutions to original equipment manufacturers, and Ericsson (Nasdaq: ERICY), today announced that they have entered into a contractual agreement for the provision of network services throughout the United States and Canada. Under the terms of the agreement, Flextronics Network Services, a business unit of Flextronics International, will provide Ericsson a full complement of network services, including, but not limited to, network engineering, site acquisition and construction, network deployment, network maintenance and program management.

Ericsson has selected Flextronics Network Services as one of their key suppliers to help meet the growing demand for fast rollout of wireless networks in North America. The agreement is part of Ericsson's strategy for leadership in 3G, and the continued outsourcing of non-core activities to world-class partners.

Kurt Conklin, Vice President of Flextronics Network Service, stated, ``The services to be provided to Ericsson through this agreement leverage the breadth and depth of Flextronics Network Services' expertise, skills and specialized knowledge. The flexibility, resourcefulness and responsiveness of our engineers, installers and testers will be critical to achieving speed to market of Ericsson's telecommunications equipment.''

``The sourcing of selected engineering and implementation activities from world-class partners is fundamental to Ericsson's focus on meeting our customer's needs,'' said Ingvar Ericsson, Vice President Network Rollout, Division Global Services of Ericsson. ``The combination of Ericsson and Flextronics Network Services' expertise and personnel will ensure that we can meet the growing demand for both today's networks and the next generation of telecommunications systems.''

About Ericsson

Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/pressroom.

About Flextronics

Headquartered in Singapore, Flextronics International is a leading provider of flexibility and speed in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the fast-growth communications, networking, computer, medical and consumer markets. Flextronics is a major global operating company with design, engineering and manufacturing operations in 27 countries and four continents. This global presence allows for manufacturing excellence through a network of global facilities situated in key markets that in turn provide its customers with the resources, technology and capacity to maximize productivity. Flextronics' ability to provide design and manufacturing services, coordinate innovative product design, provide a full spectrum of specialized services and IT expertise, in conjunction with their global presence, establishes Flextronics as a top-tier EMS provider. For further information, please visit the Flextronics Web site at www.flextronics.com.

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. These forward-looking statements include statements related to Flextronics' relationship with Ericsson, and the market demand for its products. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. These risks, and other risks, are described in Flextronics' periodic reports filed with the SEC including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Flextronics assumes no obligation to update the information contained in these documents.