Ericsson received a contract to enhance the switching capacity of Philippine operator Smart’s satellite-based telephony network, Smart Link, Ericsson announced April 27.

Ericsson will install its Mobile Softswitch Solution at Smart’s ground station in Subic Bay, enabling the operator to boost capacity and accommodate new users. The expanded infrastructure will allow Smart to provide access to the Inmarsat I-4 satellite, increasing Smart Link’s existing coverage area to include Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Ericsson said.