IPX PCI Trials
Purpose of the Pre-Commercial Implementation Trials
The IPX Pre-Commercial Implementation (PCI) Project seeks to:
- Demonstrate the technical and commercial viability of IPX
- Create a community of interconnected operators and carriers
- Collect and disseminate learning in order to develop a more mature IP interworking environment
To meet these objectives, the project has brought together a range of Mobile Network Operators, Fixed Network Operators and IPX Providers to engage in practical activities which include the execution of end-to-end service trials of packet voice interworking and other services. The comprehensive range of trials completed to date has demonstrated all IPX solution features and validated technical and commercial specifications. Ongoing trials are now more focused on development of IPX capabilities amongst the participants and advancing SIP-I interoperability.
Benefits of Participation in the Trials
The trials are open to:
- Mobile Network Operators (GSM and non-GSM)
- Fixed Network Operators
- IPX Providers
- Internet Service Providers
- Application Service Providers
Participants in IPX PCI Project will develop an understanding of IPX based on practical experience and could potentially develop a commercial solution earlier than non-participants. It is likely that the Operators and IPX Carriers who are involved in the trials will consider keeping trial configurations in place, therefore providing for operational IP service interworking.
Operators can provide an opportunity for their favoured carrier to implement IPX early by electing them for participation in trials. Carriers interested in providing IPX services are encouraged to discuss the opportunity to participate in trials with Operator partners. The ability of a carrier to implement and test their IPX capability is likely to have a major benefit to them in terms of "time to market" advantage.
Participating organisations do not need to be members of the GSM Association.
Joining the IPX PCI trials
For information on how to get involved in the trials programme, please contact the IPX PCI Project Manager, David Goodstein
Trial Participants
The IPX Pre-Commercial Implementation (PCI) Project is running a series of Educational webinars for operational staff in organisations that have started their IPX operational launch. The webinar will help spread IPX knowledge broadly across your organisation. Click here for more details of the webinars.
