Telecom Lead Middle East: Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC) has selected Ericsson to introduce IP technology.
The telecom operator will also use Ericsson network for expanding its wireline network with a transition to next generation network.
ITPC is targeting nine million subscribers by 2015, adding four million subscribers to its subscriber base.
The partnership strengthens the five-year relationship between the companies and positions Ericsson as the sole supplier for ITPC’s core network.
ITPC and Ericsson have partnered since 2007 on Wireline Core next generation networks, Transmission Microwave and Transmission DWDM projects. ITPC currently has 1.7 million subscribers.
The expansion, which is the only wireline deployment in Iraq, will cater to an additional four million subscribers and provide enhanced quality of service.
Ericsson’s IP technology will enable ITPC to increase its operational efficiency while maintaining the ultimate customer experience and attracting new customers.
“Our aim is to always satisfy our customers with the best customer experience. This deployment is particularly exciting as it will put us one step closer to our goal of satisfying our customers,” said Amir Al-Bayati, deputy minister of Communication for Technical Affairs in Iraq.
“ITPC’s customers will now embark into the first steps towards the Networked Society as broadband connectivity is introduced,” said Tarek Saadi, president, Ericsson North Middle East Region.
Through the transition to the next generation network, ITPC is introducing the IP Technology that will prepare their network for data services usage, ultimately leading up to mobile broadband and LTE connectivity.
