GSM Softswitch for Pacfic Island Nation

Cook Islands Telecom, the monopoly operator in the Pacific Island nation has signed a contract to deploy a GSM Softswitch from LGC Wireless.

Designed specifically for fast and cost-effective deployment in smaller networks, LGC's GSM Softswitch brings the latest IP-based wireless switching technology to remote areas. LGC Wireless' GSM Softswitch and core network display a unique compact and scalable architecture including integrated home/visitor location register (HLR/VLR) functions, value-added services (VAS) such as an authentication center (AuC) for roaming, IN prepaid, SMS and voice mail.

The Cook Islands are located in the middle of the South Pacific, and the Telecom Cook Islands network uses satellite links to connect with the rest of the world. With the new IP Softswitch in its GSM network, the carrier will be able to offer a higher capacity cellular service with better performance.

Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) is a private company owned by Telecom New Zealand(60%) and the Cook Islands Government (40%)."

Posted to the site on 11th June 2007