Com hem launches first commercial IMS in Sweden

Com Hem is the first Swedish telecom operator to deploy a IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) platform for commercial use to introduce new functions and subscriber services, as well as enter into new cooperation with other telecom operators.

IP Multimedia Subsystem is a new network architecture that enables new telephone services and richer communications applications based on the Internet Protocol (IP) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Com Hem’s IMS solution, including the IMS Core and SURPASS hiQ 8000 VoIP application server, has been provided and integrated by Nokia Siemens Networks.

Using IMS, Com hem can optimize operations of its existing infrastructure to meet its rapid subscriber growth, while reducing operations expenses. IMS also allows Com Hem to develop and quickly introduce new telephony services and applications.

Com Hem is using IMS initially to provide Voice over IP (VoIP) which can also be connected to additional networks thanks to the expanded cooperation with other operators made possible by IMS.

Com Hem is Sweden’s leading supplier of triple play-services – TV, broadband and telephony. Around 40% of all Swedish homes, 1.75 mln are connected to Com Hem’s network and gain access to the market’s largest supply of TV channels and cost-effective, high-quality and complete broadband and telephone service. Com Hem also provides landlords with interactive services for efficient information management, property maintenance and operations.