Starent and Samsung Expand 3G Relationship

Starent Networks and Samsung Electronics have announced a partnership to deliver infrastructure solutions for WCDMA network operators. Under the terms of the new agreement, Starent Networks has started supplying the Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN) for worldwide resale and the two companies are jointly developing the Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN). These solutions are based on the Starent ST16 Intelligent Mobile Gateway platform, which connects mobile operators' radio networks with IP core networks. These products will be in major carrier trials in early spring. Starent Networks already provides its ST16 Intelligent Mobile Gateway as a key element for Samsung's CDMA2000 network offerings, which includes Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN) and Home Agent (HA).

"Our experience with Starent Networks' ST16 Intelligent Mobile Gateway has demonstrated that it is foremost in the market for innovation and technical excellence," said Chang Soo Lim, vice president, Network Systems Division, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. "The GGSN and SGSN solutions further allow Samsung and Starent Networks to expand into new markets while delivering even more advanced, revenue generating services to wireless carrier customers."

The relationship calls for Starent Networks to provide the complete GGSN solution, while jointly developing the SGSN on the Starent ST16 platform. As a major supplier of wireless carrier equipment, Samsung will also provide significant performance and interoperability testing for the solution."

Posted to the site on 20th March 2003