Taiwan Operator Orders Number Portability Platform

Tekelec has announced a contract with Far EasTone (FET), Taiwan's second-largest mobile operator, to provide mobile number portability (MNP) for its GSM network. The purchase agreement includes the Tekelec G-Port MNP solution and EAGLE 5 Signaling Applications System (SAS), which are currently being installed in the operator's network.

Tekelec's MNP solution, deployed from its EAGLE service platform, will simplify FET's network infrastructure to support future expansion and cost-effective maintenance. The MNP solution integrates advanced database management and signaling functions directly into the Tekelec EAGLE 5 SAS to provide fully scalable transaction rates, holding up to 96 million ported or pooled numbers. The unique, integrated approach delivers increased throughput capacity and minimizes signaling system 7 (SS7) message generation.

"This agreement illustrates Tekelec's number portability expertise and leadership in providing flexible and reliable signaling network solutions to operators worldwide," added Fred Lax, Tekelec's president and CEO. With our market-leading MNP solution, FET can grow its existing network and offer potential subscribers the freedom of choice by eliminating the hassles and costs associated with changing operators. We are excited to work with FET to fulfill its vision of providing the most advanced mobile and data transmission services to its customers."

Posted to the site on 29th October 2004