The company will set up a VoIP network enabling low-cost international calls for Palestine Telecommunication Company (PalTel).
Canadian telecommunications solutions company Nortel Networks (NYSE; TSX: NT) has signed an agreement to build a VoIP network for low-cost international calls for the Palestinian Authority's telecommunications carrier Palestine Telecommunication Company (PalTel). Market sources estimate the value of the deal at $10 million.
Nortel said in its announcement that the new services were made possible through PalTel's agreement with Nortel to supply technology that supports international VoIP and hosted SIP services. The agreement also includes network maintenance from the Nortel's Global Services Portfolio.
The two companies have been collaborating since 1995, with the latest contract with PalTel representing an upgrade to PalTel's SDH network backbone with Nortel's convergence platform, a solution that was used to increase backbone capacity from 2.5Gbps to 10Gbps and enhance network capabilities. This upgrade enabled PalTel to introduce new features and services, such as televoting, video broadcasting, and broadband to the home. These features were used during the 2006 Palestinian elections.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on April 3, 2008
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