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KT in Korea deploys Ericsson's softswitch to provide VOIP service
December 22, 2005
STOCKHOLM -- Korea's biggest operator, KT, has successfully introduced Ericsson's (NASDAQ:ERICY) Telephony Softswitch solution into its commercial network, completing an important step towards an all-IP network.
Ericsson's market-leading telephony softswitch has ensured KT (previously Korea Telecom) successfully launched its commercial Voice over IP service.
The solution supports KT's traditional, TDM, and IP technologies on a single platform and allows the exchange of international voice and data traffic with other IP-based operators. Ericsson's telephony softswitch will also allow KT to achieve significant savings in operating expenditures and stay competitive.
Chul Kim, Vice President, International Telecom, KT Network Group, says: "We are pleased to introduce reliable next-generation systems from Ericsson. This latest technology will further strengthen our international IP business and meet our customers' expectations for services quality."
Houn Chol (Harry) Kim, President, Ericsson Korea, says: "I am pleased that KT is at the forefront of operators that are migrating towards an all-IP network and will provide international IP services to its customers via our latest solution."
Ericsson AB (Nasdaq: ERIC)
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