Cook Islands Operator Completes GSM Softswitch Migration
Telecom Cook Islands has completed the commercial deployment of a GSM softswitch from ADC. The new softswitch -- which upgrades the carrier's core wireless network to more efficient, IP-based technology -- has been in deployment since September of 2007, and the final network cutover was accomplished last week. The network upgrade enabled by the UltraWave GSM softswitch includes an overall expansion of the network's capacity from 8,000 to 15,000 subscribers along with new services such as prepaid calling, SMS, voicemail, and GPRS data.
"ADC has enabled us to offer a better service network to more customers," said Stuart Davies, CEO at Telecom Cook Islands. "With this equipment, we can now offer our customers a suite of network services that compares favorably with those of any location in the South Pacific."
ADC is a provider of compact, fully integrated mobile network systems for remote areas such as the Cook Islands. The UltraWave GSM Softswitch has completely upgraded the core network at Telecom Cook Islands, enabling more efficient and cost-effective delivery of features such as MSC/VLR, HLR, prepaid, voicemail, SMS and AuC for roaming support.
Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) is the sole provider of telecommunications in the Cook Islands. TCI is a private company owned by Telecom New Zealand (TNZ) Ltd. (60%) and the Cook Islands Government (40%). According to figures from the Mobile World database, the company ended September with an estimated 2,500 customers - which is about 11% of the islands population.
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Posted to the site on 14th January 2008
