SUCCESS STORIES

TP Group, the first TLC operator in Polish

Telekomunikacja Polska (TP) Group is the dominant player in the Polish telecommunications market, serving 10.6 million fixed-line subscribers and 9.9 million mobile customers (as at the end of 2005). TP Group operates in all segments of the Polish telecommunications sector, offering fixed-line, mobile, data transmission, Internet access, and broadcast communication and satellite transmission services. TP Group’s main strategic objective is to become leading integrated operator in Eastern and Central Europe. In order to strengthen its position and increase revenues TP intends to extend its portfolio of services related to data transmission and other, technologically advanced communication and IT solutions.

Italtel Solution

The Italtel/Cisco Systems network solution for TP regards the implementation of a PSTN gateway solution within the multi-service IP network developed by Telekomunikacja Polska. This infrastructure will enable TP to offer their customers VoIP services and high-speed Internet access. In particular, the network solution designed for TP is based on Italtel’s Softswitch i-SSW and the Cisco AS 5400 Series Universal Gateway and offers tangible advantages in terms of network scalability, optimisation of network management costs (OpEX), complete interoperability with TDM networks, ample network scalability and the possibility of introducing/developing value added services. Moreover, Italtel will provide its professional services to TP, including system integration and project management. These extensive skills have been developed through the experience of working with major national and international carriers.

Press release: 14 Dec 2005