"We feel that the slim modem business is not a long-term fit for Ericsson', says Strategy Analytics.
Yesterday Ericsson said it would take over the slim modem business of ST-Ericsson and run it as a separate unit.
Ericsson said the company wants to be the number three player in the slim modem market, and the company has given a 18-24 month time frame to achieve that.
Source:
http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2013/03/19/55788/ericsson-and-slim-modems-dont-fit.htm