Ericsson Wins Vodafone IMS Contract

Ericsson says that it has been selected by Vodafone Portugal as Core IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) sole supplier to deliver integrated fixed and mobile convergent services.

The contract is a key stepping stone in enabling Vodafone Portugal to introduce a new generation of fixed and mobile convergent services, which started last month with voice and Internet services.

IMS also represents the evolution of converged mobile and fixed-control networks to all-IP, bringing significant cost advantages and providing flexibility to support broadband services.

Miguel Martins, CTO Vodafone Portugal, says: "Ericsson's extensive IMS experience will enable us to improve time-to-market, maintain cost control, and provide our customers with a leading convergent service offering."

Ericsson says that it has 37 IMS system contracts for commercial launch and an additional 80 trials, distributed around the world."

Posted to the site on 17th July 2007