BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Key Takeaways:
- With the introduction of LTE Calling, Sonus further dispels the
myth that a substantial investment in VoLTE and IMS is needed to
offer voice and messaging services over the LTE network.
- Sonus' Wi-Fi and LTE Calling work in tandem, enabling operators
to drive profits through reduced subscriber churn, increased
minutes of use and decreased roaming costs.
- Sonus adds new handover support between Wi-Fi Calling, LTE
Calling and 2G/3G cellular.
Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a global leader in securing
Cloud and real-time communications, introduced today the newest
addition to its mobility suite: LTE Calling. This new
capability is offered in conjunction with Sonus' Mobile Client,
Virtual Mobile Core and SBC SWe, allowing Mobile Network Operators
(MNOs) and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to decrease
costs and increase subscriber satisfaction and minutes of use.
Reduced Operator Costs
Sonus' LTE Calling is an
extension of Wi-Fi Calling and provides operators with another
access option for offloading voice and messaging using the LTE or
HSPA data channel. Leveraging the data channel for voice and
messaging allows operators to enjoy significant costs savings when
it comes to international and in-country roaming as well as
reducing the overall voice cost structure. For MVNOs, Sonus' LTE
and Wi-Fi Calling are designed to grow cost-savings since a minute
of use over Wi-Fi or the LTE/HSPA data channel has a lower cost
than a minute of use over the 2G/3G network.
Increased Customer Satisfaction
Sonus' Wi-Fi and LTE
Calling solutions integrate with the native dialer on Android
devices to maximize usage and provide a seamless calling experience
for subscribers. Sonus' Wi-Fi and LTE Calling extends the
reach of the mobile operators' network and improves in-building
coverage by routing calls over Wi-Fi or LTE/HSPA. This
functionality positively impacts coverage and quality of service,
reducing subscriber churn.
With the introduction of LTE Calling, Sonus continues to
innovate with handover capabilities. Sonus now provides new
features to support handover between Wi-Fi Calling, LTE Calling and
2G/3G cellular, improving subscriber satisfaction by delivering a
seamless voice experience as the subscriber moves between different
access technologies.
Quotes:
"In a highly competitive mobile market, Sonus
is helping operators significantly reduce costs and leverage
existing LTE and IMS investments, while increasing network
coverage, quality and subscriber satisfaction," said Chris Yenney, general manager, Mobility Business
Unit, Sonus. "With the introduction of LTE Calling, Sonus continues
to pioneer the effort to seamlessly migrate voice and messaging
traffic onto the 4G network. Sonus' mobility solutions give mobile
operators more ways to save money while increasing their network
coverage and providing subscribers a seamless, differentiated
experience."
"There are a few options for MNVOs to deliver voice to
customers, but most are costly," said Dianne Myers, senior research director, IHS
Markit. "By delivering another solution with its LTE and Wi-Fi
Calling functionality, Sonus is helping operators cost effectively
deliver voice services through a native dialer with handoff between
networks. This functionality positively effects subscribers through
better coverage and voice quality while taking advantage of the
best available broadband wireless or wireline network."
Other Facts:
- Visit Sonus at Mobile World Congress at Hall 1 Stand
1G28.
- LTE Calling is different from VoLTE in that voice call packets
are treated as best effort data packets, whereas with VoLTE, voice
call packets are prioritized over best effort data packets.
Additional Resources:
- Read Sonus latest guide: Wi-Fi and LTE Calling for
Dummies.
- Listen to the 5 myths of VoWiFi discussed.
- Learn more about the Sonus Virtual Mobile Core and Mobile
Client.
About Sonus:
Sonus brings the next generation of
Cloud-based SIP and 4G/VoLTE solutions to its customers by securing
mission critical traffic for VoIP, video, IM and online
collaboration. With Sonus, enterprises can secure and prioritize
real-time communications, while service providers can deliver
reliable, secure real-time services for mobile, UC and social
applications. Sonus offers an award-winning portfolio of
hardware-based and virtualized Session Border Controllers (SBCs),
Diameter Signaling Controllers (DSCs), Policy/Routing servers and
media/signaling gateways. Visit www.sonus.net or call
1-855-GO-SONUS. Follow Sonus on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,
YouTube and Instagram.
Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements:
The information in this release contains
forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve
risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of
historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking
statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those
contemplated by the forward-looking statements. For further
information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with
Sonus' business, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of
Sonus' most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the SEC.
Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of
the date on which such statement is made and should not be relied
upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While
Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point,
Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
For Sonus:
Jason
Vancura, +1-978-614-8321
jvancura@sonusnet.com
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