Ericsson went into an agreement with Telenor for more cost-efficient fixed voice production, said a statement.
Ericsson will transform Telenor’s fixed network into one IP-based converged network (IMS), which will provide cost efficiency and prepare the ground for new revenue streams.
Telenor secures a future-proof path to converge their mobile and fixed networks, while preparing for 4G (fourth generation).
The communication service would allow the users to see the status of friends and contacts on any phone or device and connect easily on voice, video or chat.
Telenor, Norway’s largest fixed and mobile telecommunications service provider, is constantly seeking new ways to provide additional value for their customers.
By transforming its fixed network into one IP-based converged network and by gradually migrating all of its subscribers to a common IP-based service platform, Telenor secures a future service offering high quality voice and multimedia services. The platform has also been made ready for the introduction of 4G voice.
Ericsson will also consolidate all mobile and fixed subscriber data into a centralised user database based on a Data Layered Architecture.
This will allow Telenor to integrate its fixed and mobile services while providing a flexible service package serving the specific needs of the entire households and businesses.
Robert Puskaric, head of region (Northern Europe and Central Asia) of Ericsson, said: “Because our solution is designed to allow cost-efficient rich communication, it provides a future-proof way to consolidate Telenor’s existing networks and get the most out of the new multimedia services entering the market.”
“We are proud to drive the evolution of the network for an innovative and forward looking operator like Telenor, starting with the fixed voice services.”
Rolv-Erik Spilling, chief technology officer of Telenor Norway, said the solutions would modernise the production systems and reduce the cost for fixed voice services.
