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October 15, 2001 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Nortel Networks (networknetworks.com) is deploying for Qwest Communications International, Inc. (qwest.com) a new, packet-based network
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infrastructure that Qwest intends to use to replace traditional,
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circuit-switched networks throughout its 14-state region.
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Featuring Nortel Networks carrier-class softswitch, this network is already
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carrying live traffic in Boise, Idaho, making Qwest the first ILEC
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(incumbent local exchange carrier) to serve customers using a voice over
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packet network architecture. This represents a critical milestone in Qwest’s
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drive to bring Voice over IP service to all of its customers.
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“Qwest is planning to expand its packet-switched deployments into other
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major metro areas within its 14-state territory,” said Augie Cruciotti,
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executive vice president, local networks, Qwest Communications. “Being the
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first ILEC to transition from circuit-switched to packet-switched networks
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emphasizes Qwest’s leadership position in bringing new services to
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customers. Qwest’s strategy is to use broadband technology to integrate
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Internet, voice and data applications and deliver converged, collaborative
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services. Our work with Nortel Networks is helping advance that strategy.”
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Nortel Networks is supplying Qwest with products from the Nortel Networks
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voice over packet portfolio, including the carrier-grade softswitch,
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Succession Communication Server 2000, and trunking gateways. Exemplifying
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leadership in the Carrier VoIP market, Nortel Networks has shipped in excess
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of one million voice over packet ports.
