China Netcom Chooses Sonus

BEIJING and WESTFORD, Mass. -- Sonus Networks (Nasdaq: SONS) today announced that China Netcom has selected Sonus to provide infrastructure solutions for the development of China Netcom's nationwide packet voice network. China Netcom is deploying Sonus media gateway and softswitch solutions to support the delivery of end-to-end IP voice service over the carrier's broadband network. Sonus' deployment with China Netcom follows on Sonus' recent launch of its operations in China. Last month, Sonus established a regional office in Beijing and signed on its first Chinese distribution partner, Photonic Bridges, a systems integration company specializing in next-generation network deployments in China (see December 18, 2001 press release "Sonus Networks Establishes Operations in China"). "We are completely focused on delivering cutting-edge products and services to our customers, and required new technology that shares that commitment to innovation," said Chareleson Zheng, chief operating officer, China Netcom. "As a leader in the packet voice market, Sonus offered us the most advanced network solutions available, allowing us to gain a competitive edge in the rapidly growing Chinese telecommunications market."Sonus Networks Inc.China Netcom Corp. Ltd.