To transition its traditional telephone exchanges to Next Generation Networks (NGN) that are geared for communication technologies of the future, BSNL and Huawei have announced their joint collaboration. Replacement of existing equipment with Internet Protocol (IP) based NGN switches is proposed to be carried out in a phased manner in the BSNL’s major circles.
The migration to NGN network will be seamless for end-users and once in place, users can expect much improved voice quality and broadband experience. In essence, migration to IP-based packet switches and servers will set the platform for Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC), which breaks down distinctions between fixed and mobile networks and provides customers seamless interoperability of wired and wireless voice and broadband services at home, office or while on the move.
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R. K. Upadhyay, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, BSNL, in a statement, said, “We are happy to inform our users that BSNL is rolling out state-of-the-art NGN from Huawei in 21 telecom circles in India, with a clear objective of providing world-class voice and data services to our customers. This architecture will reduce the overall OPEX leading to an improved profitability and lower costs to end-users. Once NGN is fully commissioned, BSNL customers can expect much improved voice quality and richer broadband experience.”
BSNL is targeting this replacement in a phased manner during which one million lines would be replaced in Phase-1 and 3 million lines in Phase-2 to migrate a total of existing 4 million PSTN subscribers to IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) platform. This would help BSNL reduce the overall operational expenditure and offer better services to customers.
