Northwest Telephone Installs MetaSwitch Class 5 VoIP Switch; MetaSwitch VP3500 Augments Existing TDM Network With VoIP Capabilities
Northwest Telephone Installs MetaSwitch Class 5 VoIP Switch; MetaSwitch VP3500 Augments Existing TDM Network With VoIP Capabilities
ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2002--MetaSwitch announced today that Northwest Telephone, Inc. (NTI) has successfully completed installation of its VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch.
NTI selected the VP3500 for its ability to deliver a wide range of subscriber services over both IP and legacy networks. Within the NTI carrier network, the VP3500 is providing Class 5 VoIP services, augmenting NTI's existing TDM switching network.
"What really impressed us is the ease and speed with which we got the MetaSwitch up and running," said Andrew Metcalfe, President and CEO of NTI. "Once the cabling was in place, we were literally making calls within minutes. Most importantly, we now have the ability to deliver a full set of powerful Class 5 services over a packet-based network, giving us access to a whole new set of markets."
The installation and network integration was completed in less than a week, enabling NTI to rapidly demonstrate its ability to deliver facilities-based local dial-tone over broadband access networks. In addition, NTI plans to leverage the VP3500's advanced Class 5 capabilities to offer new services, such as IP Centrex. The new services will initially be available to subscribers and wholesale customers in Washington, but NTI is planning for growth by replicating its successful business model in other markets across the United States.
"MetaSwitch is pleased to be working with NTI on this exciting project," said Andy Randall, General Manager of MetaSwitch in North America. "Despite all the doom and gloom in the industry, NTI proves that there are successful competitive carriers who combine an in-depth understanding of their market with an ability to identify strategic partners who can enable them to succeed -- both today and for the long-term."
About Northwest Telephone, Inc.
With its headquarters in Wenatchee, Washington, Northwest Telephone is one of Washington State's leading integrated communication providers of enhanced data services, switched voice, frame relay, ATM and Internet access solutions to bandwidth intensive businesses and the growing e-commerce market.
As a full service provider, the company offers local, long distance, streaming audio/video, data vaulting and high-speed broadband transport via an expanding fiber optic and wireless network. The company also plans to leverage its relationship with MetaSwitch to become a wholesale VoIP supplier to other service providers.
For more information, see www.nw-tel.com.
About MetaSwitch
MetaSwitch, a division of Data Connection, is the result of 21 years of experience supplying leading-edge technology to the telecommunications industry. Data Connection's track record of consistent profitability ensures long-term commitment to product development and customer support. The MetaSwitch VP3500 Next Generation Class 5 Switch offers service providers an immediate solution for broadband (VoIP and/or VoATM) and POTS service and a future-proof "softswitch" architecture for enhanced applications.
MetaSwitch has offices in London, Chester and Edinburgh in the UK, and Alameda, CA, Dallas, TX and Reston, VA in the US.
For more information, see www.\b metaswitch\b0 .com.
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