Network diagram for IT&E
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A nexus of the trans-Pacific underwater fiber-optic cable network, the island of Guam has one of the most advanced
telecommunications infrastructure and systems in the Western Pacific region. As a result, this island of
over 150,000 people has become a telecom hub for numerous international providers. Submarine cables link the
island with Hawaii, Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Australia.
IT&E, a 28-year-old carrier serving the 212-square mile U.S. territory in the Marianas island chain, had several
goals when it installed MetaSwitch technology. First, it sought more efficiency in its tandem network. Second,
it wanted to build on its history as a successful provider of long distance, PCS wireless and Internet service by
offering new IP-based services such as wireless Internet and unified communications to its residential and business
customers.
IT&E's most recent achievement with its MetaSwitch has
been a wholesale arrangement with the island's cable TV operator. After rigorous
but rapid end-to-end testing of the solution, the two companies launched a
VoIP cable telephone service with great initial success - ensuring a new choice
for the people of Guam and a new revenue source for IT&E to fuel additional
investments in technology.
To read the complete case study, follow this link to download
the
IT&E Case Study as a PDF (919 KB).
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