Ericsson has been selected as the supplier and systems integrator of its Mobile Softswitch Solution to Poland's leading operator Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa (PTC). Under the frame agreement, Ericsson's Mobile Softswitch Solution will replace PTC's current mobile switching center. Commercial launch is set for 2008.

 The solution employs layered architecture that allows for leveraging of the existing infrastructure and ensures a common foundation for new consumer services - supporting improved call control and network intelligence, enabling a reduction in the number and size of main core network sites. It also offers PTC bandwidth savings, improved voice-over-IP network services, and enhanced voice quality for customers.

According to figures from the Mobile World database, PTC ended last year with a shade under 13 million subscribers, and a market share of 31.4%. Of the subscriber base, they estimate that 265,000 are using PTC's 3G network.

Source:cellular-news