Golden Telecom selects Alcatel to deploy a fixed/mobile converged network in Ukraine
Alcatel has announced that it has signed a contract with the Ukrainian fixed/mobile operator Golden Telecom to deploy a fixed/mobile converged network with a next generation network (NGN) core and UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) capability. The project is expected to be in commercial operation by the end of the year.
Alcatel says its solution will allow the operator to provide converged communication services, offer new packages of services, retain current subscribers and attract new subscribers (especially in the corporate segment) and to expand its geographical presence in the country. The project is also a key to reducing operating costs as a result of fixed/mobile network synergies and to ensure long-term investment protection in preparing for the introduction of IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) in the future.
"Our intention is to facilitate the access to our services with a single subscription to mobile, fixed and data services, a single access through any device, a selection of access media, personalized services and many other innovative functionalities" said Andrii Droniuk, General Director of Golden Telecom Ukraine.
"This first fixed/mobile convergence network deployment in Ukraine is proof of Alcatel's commitment to fixed-mobile convergence in the telecom industry. Ukraine is an important step toward strengthening our leading position in mobile NGN in the fast developing Eastern Europe market," added Johan Vanderplaetse, Vice-president for Alcatel activities in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
In the framework of this contract, Alcatel will deliver its mobile NGN core network based on an innovative, standards-based mobile switching solution, the Alcatel 5020 Wireless Call Server that controls distributed media gateways and manages voice and data services. The solution is running on a state of the art IT platform based on open industry standards, and is designed to be ready for IMS.
Alcatel will also deliver the Alcatel 8640 Corporate Mobility Manager (CMM) that will enable to offer advanced fixed/mobile converged services, enhanced voice/multimedia virtual private network (VPN) services and virtual PBX services for the corporate segment and SOHO users.
Alcatel will also supply UMA trial equipment for a GSM/WiFi hybrid phone solution and the Alcatel 1430 Unified HSS (Home Subscriber Server) equipment to obtain a single repository of all subscriber information coming from any type of network - GSM, IMS, UMA, WiFi or WiMAX. This equipment will enable the operator to conduct a UMA trial for its subscribers to give them access through a single core network to all the same services (such as SMS and MMS) regardless of whether connected through the wireless LAN or through a traditional mobile network.
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