Ericsson wins IMS contract with ArmenTel in Armenia

Ericsson has been selected by ArmenTel, VimpelCom’s operator in Armenia, as the supplier and systems integrator of an IP Multimedia Subsystem solution that will deliver a next-generation network, supporting integrated fixed and mobile services.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will transform ArmenTel’s existing fixed network into an IMS-based, fixed and mobile convergent network.

The deal includes Ericsson systems integration services of required IP-platforms and applications to enable convergent IMS service offering, such as IP telephony and multimedia services to consumers and business customers.

IMS-based services enable personalized communication through various media such as voice, text, pictures and video. Ericsson’s IMS solution is an end-to-end offering for fixed and mobile operators. It supports the introduction of flexible and scalable advanced services across a range of end user devices, while helping operators leverage their existing investments.

IMS also represents the evolution of converged mobile and fixed-control networks to all-IP, providing flexibility to support broadband services.