Why should you care about IPX

There's a lot of smoke and mirrors surround IP Exchange or IPX, so it's good to look towards some of the technical product documents. This document is actually quite easy to read and briefly explains that service providers, whether they are Mobile or Fixed Network operators have a critical need for a new interconnect environment to handle a wide range of IP services and that IPX provides a commercial and technical solution to manage IP traffic.
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The GSMA also go on to point out that IPX fulfils a number of key principles vital for a successful and sustainable IP Interworking solution:

That any potential player in the delivery of IP services - MNOs, FNOs, Carriers and ISPs - has the freedom of choice to be involved.

Reliable and secure delivery of services with agreed QoS levels 

A fair commercial return for parties who meet their obligations in the value chain 

Efficient Connectivity - the IPX is a Gateway to a managed IP network - managing data flow and commercial information and providing the benefits of multilateral connectivity to all players.

Moving on from the worthy principles brings us to the research conducted recently by IPX experts Hot Telecom, What Customers Think and Want, which was based on interviews with 70 CSP's and flags that 65% of the respondents plan to be using IPX services by the end of 2015 (Download the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY)

Both the GSMA and Hot Telecom are speaking at the Total Telecom IPX Summit in London on the 10 October 2013. To find out more, DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE

Latest IPX News

BICS brings intelligence to 2G, 3G, LTE roaming

Interview with Lynn Liu, CEO Aicent

Idea Cellular selects Syniverse for roaming solutions

Telecom Italia Sparkle, TNS establish IPX interconnection

TeliaSonera International Carrier launches one of the world's largest IPX platforms

Confirmed Sponsors for the IPX Summit

• PCCW Global
• BT
• TeliaSonera International Carrier
• Telstra Global

Meet Expert Delegates at the Network Management Show

If you need another reason to attend next weeks Network Management Show, here's 15 of them!

There will be hundreds of leading influencers in the network management space attending next weeks event, so here's a snapshot of just 15 of those you might like to meet:

To find out more about the agenda and networking opportunities, DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE

UK finally gets LTE !! UK Broadband first to launch TD-LTE Network

UK Broadband, the PCCW owned company on Wednesday switched on its TD-LTE Infrastructure, becoming the first organisation in the UK to do so. Not only that, it also became the first-TD LTE network worldwide to operate in the 3.5GHz spectrum band.

The network, based on equipment provided by Huawei is mainly for demo purposes as the company seeks to attract potential customers, however its rollout plan will see it build additional network in areas where customers require 4G LTE, with a commercial launch slated for May this year

Nicholas James, CEO of UK Broadband, was quoted in an article published on www.totaltele.com this week, by Mary Lennighan as saying “we will be announcing a city build in a couple of weeks”, he also went on to mention that “by June of next year” UK Broadband would be launching a Huawei Smartphone that will run both on its frequency and in the 2.6GHz band, as well as on standard 3G networks to provide full coverage.

The company also stated that many potential wholesale customers are waiting in the wings to test out the new network, having waited for a few years to see what UK Broadband would do with its sizeable spectrum holdings. The announcement brings the UK another step closer to the launch of 4G LTE internet.

Total Telecom is delighted that UK Broadband will be sponsoring at Breakfast with Total Telecom’s LTE opportunities event on the 14^th of March, in London. CTO, Philip Marnick will be speaking at the event for the first time, post UK Broadband’s announcement on Wednesday at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with further insight into the company’s plans for its LTE network.

With industry experts from Virgin Media, GSMA, iBasis, Ovum and Jones Day also speaking at the breakfast, do not miss the opportunity to be part of this event and join in on the discussion. Registration is free for operators/service providers and carriers, availability is limited so now is the best chance to confirm your participation. Click here to register, alternatively email breakfast@totaltele.com.