Ericsson’s Telephony Softswitch for Algérie Télécom

Ericsson has been selected Algérie Télécom as sole supplier and systems integrator for its network upgrade setting the stage for Algérie Télécom to migrate to an all-IP network.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will supply its Telephony Softswitch solution to migrate the operator’s national transit layer to a next-generation network architecture. Ericsson will also be responsible for network deployment, support, and training services. Deployment and systems integration will start in November, with the migration set to be completed by mid-2008.

Ericsson’s solution provides a simplified network architecture that enables the evolution towards an all-IP network by delivering full telephony services over IP infrastructure.

The deal builds upon Ericsson’s 30-year relationship with Algérie Télécom and will evolve the operator’s circuit-switched network to a multi-service network, allowing it to cost-effectively increase network speed, quality and capacity, and introduce high-speed broadband services to its 3.5 mln subscribers.