Expanded partnership modernizes Cellular One's technology stack,
supports 5G and VoLTE, accelerates time to market and increases
network coverage
TORONTO, May 3, 2023
/CNW/ - Cellular One, a leading provider of mobile technology and
wireless communications to tribal lands and communities in the
American Southwest, has selected Optiva to support the
modernization of its network and mission-critical launch of
VoLTE.
Cellular One partners are phasing out their 3G networks to free
up spectrum and infrastructure to support new network
services. In response to this phase out, Cellular One is
transitioning its subscribers to VoLTE service for both in-network
and roaming coverage.
Optiva's 5G-ready BSS platform empowers Cellular One's
network modernization and digital transformation initiatives such
as VoLTE. The success and benefits of the launch include monetizing
4G and 5G services, offering flexible policy rate plans, faster
time to market, better network coverage, enhanced mobile experience
for subscribers and potential new revenue streams for Cellular
One.
"Reliable internet access is more important than ever. Optiva
BSS Platform will help make continued access to mobile data, voice,
text and internet available for our customers. It will enable
families, organizations and public safety officials to stay
connected and access critical resources such as telehealth, online
education and financial services," said Eugene O'Shaughnessy, CTO of Cellular One.
"It has been a privilege to serve Cellular One in our 10-year
partnership. We welcome the opportunity to support this network
modernization initiative and, in turn, harness the transformational
possibilities of innovation to ensure Cellular One customer access
to vital services," said John Giere,
President and CEO of Optiva.
About Optiva Inc.
Optiva Inc. is a leading provider of mission-critical,
cloud-native revenue management software for the telecommunications
industry. Its products are delivered globally on the private and
public cloud. The Company's solutions help service providers
maximize digital, 5G, IoT and emerging market opportunities to
achieve business success. Established in 1999, Optiva Inc. is on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:OPT). For more information, visit
www.optiva.com.
About Cellular One
For more than 25 years, Cellular One has been a leading regional
provider of mobile technology and wireless communications service
for underserved tribal lands and rural communities in the American
Southwest. The company operates a network of more than 230
cell sites, covering 60,000 square miles and has almost 200
employees, many of whom are Native American. For more information,
please visit mycellularone.com.
SOURCE Optiva Inc.
