Yerevan, February 8 /Mediamax/. Ericsson and “ArmenTel” signed a contract to construct a convergent network of next generation, based on IP Multimedia Subsystem solutions.

As Mediamax was told in Ericsson today, after the construction of the new network, “ArmenTel” will be able to offer its subscribers convergent services, the access to which will be realized from both the fixed and the mobile connection networks.

Under the agreement, Ericsson will transform the existing fixed network of the operator, installed by other producers.

The deal includes Ericsson systems integration services of required IP-platforms and applications to enable convergent IMS service offering, such as IP telephony and multimedia services to consumers and business customers.

IMS also represents the evolution of converged mobile and fixed-control networks to all-IP, providing flexibility to support broadband services.

“We are glad that long-term cooperation with Ericsson as mobile systems supplier served as a basis for the extension of our partnership in such an important area as mobile-fixed convergence, where we see great potential”, “VimpelCom” OJSC Executive Vice President on Business Development in CIS states Dmitry Pleskonos stated.

Vice President, Ericsson Eastern Europe and Central Asia Zoran Lukovic said: "We are proud to become “ArmenTel” partner in this milestone innovation project. I am sure that this will become a strong basis for the future development of convergent networks with Ericsson”.