Globe deploys Nokia MSC Server mobile softswitch

ESPOO, Finland – Nokia has signed a nationwide supply contract with Globe Telecom which includes an upgrade of the latter’s circuit switched core network, also enabling fixed mobile convergence.

Under the agreement, Nokia will renew the core network of Globe Telecom, including the upgrade of the Nokia mobile switching center into Nokia MSC Server mobile softswitch.

Included are also the unique, multi-technology Nokia NetAct network and service management solution, Nokia Voice over IP Server, and Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).

In addition, Nokia will provide implementation, commissioning, systems integration and training services. The deliveries have already started.

"The contract with Nokia for an upgrade of our existing MSC to an integrated 2G/3G MSC Server mobile softswitch will enable Globe to offer a whole suite of innovative services to our customers in a cost-efficient manner," says Gerardo Ablaza Jr., Globe Telecom chief executive officer.

"These include voice and data applications that can be seamlessly offered across both the 2G and 3G network as well as between the fixed and mobile networks. Services like VoIP, video conferencing, video sharing and other applications will enable Globe to build the digital communities within the Philippines and between the families of overseas Filipino workers," Ablaza said.

"We are pleased to continue our long-term collaboration with Globe Telecom and enable them to introduce 3G services in the Philippines," says Tapani Sairanen, Nokia account director for networks.

"The Nokia mobile softswitch is an excellent solution for core network optimization, bringing significant cost-savings for operators," Sairanen added.

Nokia is creating seamless user experiences in converging networks, thanks to mobile softswitching and IMS for fixed and mobile.

With over 100 customers for its mobile softswitching and over 50 live networks, Nokia is the most experienced mobile softswitching supplier worldwide.

Nokia is also the front-runner in IMS for fixed and mobile networks, with over 120 references. Its IMS for fixed and mobile has been in commercial use since 2005.

With 20 convergence trials, enabling personalized VoIP and multimedia, Nokia is paving the way for the renewal of fixed networks and the usage of access technologies like WLAN.