Telenor Maps 'Future Proof' Network
Telenor will use equipment from Siemens
Under the contract, Siemens will install Juniper core and edge routers that
will allow Telenor to provide integrated data, voice and video on a single
multi-protocol label switching
Telenor, and other carriers, are moving to single systems to cut network
management costs and offer a package of services that better competes with
cable rivals.
"The upgraded network is future proof and gives us the opportunity to offer
more services at a competitive price," Berit Svendsen, a Telenor vice
president, said in a statement.
Terms of the agreement, which includes service and maintenance, were not
disclosed.
Juniper, which is based in Sunnyvale, Calif., competes against Cisco Systems
and Juniper
to upgrade its broadband network, the Norwegian carrier
announced today.
and others to supply equipment that handles network
traffic.