Alcatel-Lucent and Telenor Group have signed a three-year agreement that will give customers fast, buffering-free mobile video and improve overall Internet service quality. The solution which incudes the SkyfireRocket Controller and Optimizer, ConteXtream and Velocix 7810 Transparent Caching will enable the deployment of mobile Internet optimization for Telenor’s 2G, 3G and 4G networks in Europe and Asia.
"Our own network analytics show an explosion in the use of video as we move from 3G to 4G networks. Using our professional services expertise and experience, we are integrating Alcatel-Lucent and partner products to create an innovative solution that helps Telenor deal with this explosion in video traffic. And by improving the subscriber experience, Telenor will foster subscriber loyalty and tap into the growing revenue being generated by mobile subscribers," said Luis Martinez Amago, president of Alcatel-Lucent's EMEA region."
"Telenor is committed to giving our customers the best possible experience when they use our networks. As their passion for video from sites like YouTube grows, we want to make sure we keep our network capacity and intelligence one step ahead of demand," said Witold Sitek, senior vice president of technology at Telenor Group.