Jersey Telecom Migrates to NGN with UTStarcom

UTStarcom announced a signed agreement with Jersey Telecom to architect and deploy a new end-to-end, all-IP fixed voice network that will replace the telecom operator's current PSTN network in Europe.

Upon completion of the migration, Jersey Telecom, whose current fixed line system supports more than 65,000 subscribers, will have the ability to extend its current services to a larger subscriber base and deploy a new lineup of voice and data services previously unattainable with the PSTN network.

"The replacement of our PSTN network with an IP based Next Generation Network solution is a major milestone in the continuing development of the JT Group," said Bob Lawrence, managing director of JT Group Ltd. "UTStarcom is a global leader in its field and we are delighted to be working with them on this exciting project."

UTStarcom will integrate its complete suite of next generation IP-based network solutions into a single network architecture to provide Jersey Telecom with a core network, independent service access and voice mail solutions under one common management platform. This will enable Jersey Telecom's migration from a PSTN network to an all-IP network for its fixed line and broadband services.

"We are pleased to count Jersey Telecom as one of the thought leaders in Europe and around the world that has decided to better serve its customers and shareholders by implementing this flexible and cost effective next-generation architecture from UTStarcom," said Youssef Kassissia, vice president of UTStarcom's EMEA region. "Once UTStarcom completes this end-to-end network build out later this year, Jersey Telecom expects to significantly increase its productivity and its time to market with new services to capitalize on many new opportunities in the highly dynamic telecommunications market for voice data and multi-media services.

UTStarcom's end-to-end all-IP network design will deliver full geographic redundancy for Jersey Telecom and will provide operational advantages as a result of the coherent implementation of the access solution, core network and corresponding applications integrated into this system.

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