China Mobile has selected Alcatel-Lucent's Network Function Virtualization (NFV)-based Rapport communications software to roll out its high-definition VoLTE (voice over LTE) service and also to prepare for the launch of its voice over Wi-Fi. The world's largest Operator also plans to leverage the platform to simplify and consolidate communications services on a single platform to enhance end-user experience.
China Mobile will deploy Rapport in nine provinces, including some of the most densely populated provinces in China with the highest GDP, such as the coastal provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, as well as the cities of Shanghai and Chongqing.
According to Alcatel-Lucent, its will deploy the full suite of Rapport communications software including CSCF (Call Session Control Function), Application Servers and Session Border Controllers. China Mobile will be able to leverage Rapport’s native APIs and WebRTC (Web Real Time Communications) capabilities to create new contextual applications and services, enabling subscribers to personalize how they connect with others using video, voice and messaging on any connected device, said Alcatel-Lucent.
Bhaskar Gorti, President of Alcatel-Lucent’s IP Platforms business
Rapport was created to simplify communication networks for service providers such as China Mobile. The new platform allows them to seamlessly deliver superior revenue-generating VoLTE services together with video and messaging, allowing their subscribers to communicate in whichever way they prefer, wherever they are and using any fixed or mobile device.
