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* Telstra to be the world-s first carrier to deploy Ericsson-s new Evolved
Packet Gateway (EPG) on the Smart Services Router (SSR 8020) across
their
GSM, WCDMA and LTE networks
* Evolved Packet Gateway on SSR 8020 will substantially improve network
efficiency and performance by boosting capacity across Telstra-s mobile
networks
* Smart functionality in the gateway supports all devices for best user
experience
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces that Telstra will be the first
network
operator in the world to deploy the latest Ericsson SSR node running the
EPG
application, to support its wireless core network.
The SSR 8020 is a new ultra-high capacity and highly scalable product from
Ericsson that is capable of performing many different functions related to
the
handling of IP packet data in carrier networks. The EPG application is a
specific application of the SSR which supports 2G, 3G and 4G mobile
networks and
their rapidly growing demand for mobile broadband services.
“In Australia, mobile traffic throughput is doubling every 12 months. To
manage
traffic growth and to enable us to offer our subscribers an unparalleled
diversity of applications, as well as greater choice in devices, our
network
needs to be smarter. The deployment of the Evolved Packet Gateway on SSR
8020
introduces the network intelligence to effectively manage growth, whilst
maintaining quality service to our customers,” Telstra Executive Director
for
Networks & Access Technology, Mike Wright, explained.
“In order to provide our subscribers with the best mobile experience
possible,
our mobile networks will need to deliver a range of applications with high
quality, providing capacity for high-bandwidth applications such as
Internet TV
and video, while at the same time protect low-bandwidth activities and low
latency applications from being crowded out,” Wright continued.
The EPG on SSR 8020 is a pivotal component of Ericsson-s 4th Generation IP
portfolio. It enables network operators to meet increasingly complex
requirements that demand scalability, smartness and simplicity of next-
generation networks. Triple Access Core capabilities enable the SSR to
service
data demand from 2G, 3G and 4G networks simultaneously on the same core
network
nodes.
“We are pleased to play a continuing role as Telstra-s strategic partner to
bring world leading technology to Australians. We are focused on
delivering
operational flexibility, increased network capacity, and cost efficiencies
into
Telstra-s network operations,” said Håkan Eriksson, Head of Ericsson
Australia &
New Zealand.
He continued: “This next evolution of Ericsson Smart Services Routers
enables
complete network convergence so subscribers can access services from any
device
fixed or mobile. With a variety of network functions – ranging from
subscriber
management to policy control and mobility support – the SSR 8020 enables a
fast
and simple introduction of new end-user services, maximum end-user
experience,
and optimal use of network resources.”
The new SSR-EPG is expected to be fully integrated into Telstra-s network
before
the end of the third quarter in 2012.
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