Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), Japan's Largest Cable Operator, Selects LongBoard for Fixed-Mobile Convergence Trial
Posted on: Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 12:00 CDT
Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM), Japan's largest cable TV Multiple System Operator (MSO) with over 2.2 million subscribers, has selected LongBoard, Inc. to conduct a trial in October leading to an early commercial launch of a Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) service. When launched, it will be the first FMC service for the residential market in Japan and potentially one of the largest FMC deployments in the world.
The FMC service will allow J:COM subscribers with a dual mode cellular/PHS and WiFi phone to make and receive phone calls over either network. The J:COM trial will focus on residential subscribers who will use a dual mode phone in place of cordless handset.
The LongBoard MultiMedia Application Platform (LMAP), a proven, carrier-grade IMS-compatible converged services platform, will be utilized by J:COM for the FMC service. LMAP uses SIP standard software for seamless handover of calls between fixed and mobile networks using one telephone number. LongBoard's software is fully 3GPP IMS compliant and is being currently trialed with several operators elsewhere in the world in addition to J:COM.
"We are delighted to have been selected by J:COM, the largest cable MSO in Japan," said Hari Haran, president and CEO of LongBoard. "J:COM is a truly innovative company that is leading the way by providing their customers with Japan's first real FMC service," he said.
LongBoard is partnering with Commuture Corporation, a leading telecommunications engineering company headquartered in Japan, to implement the J:COM trial. Commuture will provide systems integration services and in-country Tier 1 technical support.
About LongBoard, Inc.
LongBoard, Inc. is a leading provider of carrier-grade software that enables carriers and service providers to deliver revenue-generating, converged voice and multimedia services. Deployed in carrier networks since 2001, LongBoard's software enables converged services that meet and exceed carrier and user expectations for quality and reliability. LongBoard is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has sales offices in the U.K. and Japan. For more information, visit www.longboard.com.
About Commuture Corporation
Founded in 1960, Commuture Corporation is a total IT engineering company providing construction of infrastructure, system development, and maintenance for telecom infrastructure, comprehensive facilities, global information service and environment. Commuture is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Stock Exchange.
Source: Business Wire
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