Telkomsel Selects Ericsson for Mobile Softswitch Solution

Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia has selected Ericsson for its mobile softswitch solution, including the new MSC server blade cluster. The solution will provide a common core network platform for both GSM and WCDMA technology.

Under the three-year agreement Ericsson will also provide services including network deployment and integration.

According to Ericsson, its mobile softswitch solution (MSS) will allow Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia (Telkomsel) to reduce its core network operating expenses. It supports improved call control and network intelligence, enabling a reduction in the number and size of main core network sites. [more, redorbit]