Articles tagged with: Ip Multimedia Subsystem
Specifications for Value-Added IMS Network Services Released
A group of companies have announced the joint development and successful testing of common technical specifications for value-added IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network services. more
Related Tags: ims, alcatel-lucent, ericsson, fujitsu, nec, nokia-siemens--networks, docomo, nokia-siemens
3G Americas Reiterates Need for Industry to Move Towards IPv6 Addressing
Industry trade body, 3G Americas has published a white paper which is outlining the needs in the Americas region to plan a transition to the internet addressing system, IPv6. The explosive growth in the wireless industry has created a requirement for always-available IP addresses. IPv4 addresses are rapidly diminishing and are likely to exhaust by 2012. more
Related Tags: 3g, voip, lte, mobile-broadband, 3gpp, 3g-americas, long-term-evolution
Nokia Siemens Networks gives voice to LTE
With a simple upgrade to their circuit switched core network, over 220 of Nokia Siemens Networks' customer operators can smoothly start offering Voice over LTE much sooner than they thought. Nokia Siemens Networks says that they have developed a smart approach for providing voice service over LTE networks that operators can implement with simple and cost-effective software and hardware upgrades to their existing 3GPP circuit-switch core network. more
Related Tags: 3g, nokia, sim, voip, lte, core-network, nokia-siemens-networks, 3gpp, mobile-softswitch, ims, siemens, smart, nokia-siemens, voice-over-lte
Sprint Offers Integration with Cisco Unified Communications Manager
US mobile operator, Sprint has announced the launch of a corporate fixed-mobile platform based on the Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Sprint Wireless Integration is delivered using the Sprint IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture, built into SprintÃ's IP/MPLS network, which not only minimizes equipment required on the customer premises but also allows for intelligent routing and "on-net" calling capabilities nationwide. more
Related Tags: intel, cisco, cdma, unified-communications, ims, sprint, USA
Tecore Introduces UMTS Mobile Switching Center for Rural Markets
Tecore Networks says that it has augmented its software-defined, IP-centric core network platform with a UMTS Mobile Switching Center (UMSC) and Home Subscriber Server (HSS) to expand support for 3G services. more
Related Tags: base-station, rural, mvno, core-network, mts, umts
Alcatel-Lucent Wins Spanish WiMAX Contract
Alcatel-Lucent says that it is one of the companies selected by Spain's Neo-Sky to deploy a turnkey WiMAX 802.16e-2005 (Rev-e) network in Madrid, enabling the Spanish broadband operator to test and accelerate the deployment of WiMAX services in Spain. more
Related Tags: base-station, wimax, alcatel-lucent, core-network, base-stations, wireless-broadband, Spain
Ericsson to Expand Charging and IMS Systems for Vodafone Ireland
Vodafone Ireland has selected Ericsson to be the systems integrator of a real-time charging and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, including upgrading and expanding the operator's network. Under the agreement, Ericsson will be responsible for systems integration of existing solutions into the next-generation IMS environment. Ericsson will also upgrade and expand network capacity, enable real-time charging and underpin demanding multimedia functionality. more
Related Tags: core-network, mobile-softswitch, ims, vodafone-ireland, Ireland
Ericsson Wins 3-Year HSPA Contract in Hong Kong
Ericsson has been selected by Hong Kong's SmarTone-Vodafone as the sole supplier for a three year network expansion contract. Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will be the sole supplier of a HSPA-enabled radio access network, including Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS), a functionality that enables mobile-TV services to be broadcast. The deal also includes a fully IP-based core network, including IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Ericsson's Mobile Softswitch Solution, and Redback's SmartEdge routers. more
Related Tags: wcdma, core-network, mobile-softswitch, gprs, smartone-vodafone, Hong Kong
Alcatel-Lucent Extends 3G Agreement with AT&T
Alcatel-Lucent has announced an agreement for Alcatel-Lucent to support the expansion of AT&T's UMTS/HSPA wireless network. The expansion includes the deployment of Alcatel-Lucent's UMTS/HSDPA Distributed NodeB solution, which provides operators with the flexibility to deploy 3G radio network elements in a wide array of locations including the sides of buildings, existing cell sites, remote locations and more. more
Related Tags: alcatel-lucent, mts, USA
Ericsson Wins Armenian IMS Contract
Ericsson has been selected by ArmenTel, VimpelCom's operator in Armenia, as the supplier and systems integrator of an IP Multimedia Subsystem solution that will deliver a next-generation network, supporting integrated fixed and mobile services. Under the agreement, Ericsson will transform ArmenTel's existing fixed network into an IMS-based, fixed and mobile convergent network. more
