Neutral Tandem to Complete IP Voice Network Transformation With Sonus Networks

Next Generation IP Voice Network Now Serves 100 Markets in the United States

WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sonus Networks, (Nasdaq: SONS), a market leader in IP communications infrastructure, today announced that Neutral Tandem, a leading provider of tandem services to wireless, wireline, cable telephony and VoIP providers, has entered the final phase of its next-generation network transformation which included the replacement of its nine TDM Circuit switches with IP compatible switches. These changes have reduced Neutral Tandem’s operating costs while increasing the levels of service Neutral Tandem offers to its customers.

With SIP interconnections becoming the preferred interface method, and carriers moving away from existing TDM interconnections, Neutral Tandem is now carrying over six billion minutes of IP voice traffic a month, while reducing its operating costs and allowing for the introduction of new services to customers across the U.S.

“We have invested in the technology and architecture of the future to serve our customers’ needs as their managed tandem provider of choice,” said Surendra Saboo, chief operating officer of Neutral Tandem. “We could not compromise on service or availability, so we selected Sonus to transform our network. The robust, carrier-grade network running today offers the scalability, security and flexibility that our customers demand.”

Neutral Tandem is one of the leading facilitators of inter-carrier communications in the country, and has increased billable traffic more than five-fold since 2005. In 2006, Neutral Tandem made the decision to go all IP and now deploys Sonus’ IP switching technology to serve 100 markets across the United States carrying more than six billion minutes of traffic a month.

“Over the last five years, Neutral Tandem has established itself as one of the premier alternatives to ILEC tandem services in the country. It has taken a market leadership role in moving to an end-to-end IP based network to better serve its customers,” said Guru Pai, senior vice president at Sonus Networks. “We are proud to have such a successful and long term relationship with Neutral Tandem and we look forward to supporting their continued growth into new markets.”

Neutral Tandem is deploying a full suite of Sonus’ IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)-ready solutions, including the GSX9000(TM), the PSX(TM) Policy Server, and the Sonus Insight(TM) Management System. In addition, Neutral Tandem has deployed the Sonus Network Border Switch for enhanced security and direct IP-to-IP peering capabilities.

About Neutral Tandem, Inc.

Headquartered in Chicago, Neutral Tandem, Inc. is a leading provider of tandem services to wireless, wireline, cable and broadband providers. Founded in 2003, Neutral Tandem facilitates inter-carrier communications with a cost-effective alternative to the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) network. Neutral Tandem’s solutions build redundancy, security and operational efficiencies into the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure. As of December 31, 2008, Neutral Tandem was capable of connecting approximately 391 million telephone numbers assigned to carriers. Telephone numbers assigned to a carrier may not necessarily be assigned to, and in use by, an end user. Please visit Neutral Tandem’s website at: www.neutraltandem.com.

About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a market leader in IP communications infrastructure for wireline and wireless service providers. With its comprehensive IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution, Sonus addresses the full range of carrier applications, including residential and business voice services, wireless voice and multimedia, trunking and tandem switching, carrier interconnection and enhanced services. Sonus’ voice infrastructure solutions are deployed in service provider networks worldwide. Founded in 1997, Sonus is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts. Additional information on Sonus is available at http://www.sonusnet.com.

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SOURCE Sonus Networks, Inc.