Cellular One, a provider of mobile technology and wireless communications to tribal lands and communities in the American Southwest, has chosen Optiva as its strategic partner for network modernisation and the critical launch of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services.
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Transitioning to VoLTE for Enhanced Coverage
According to the statement, With the phase-out of 3G networks by Cellular One's partners, there is a need to free up spectrum and infrastructure to support new network services. In response, Cellular One is transitioning its subscribers to VoLTE service, enabling both in-network and roaming coverage.
Optiva's 5G-Ready BSS Platform
Optiva's 5G-ready Business Support System (BSS) platform will play a crucial role in Cellular One's network modernisation and digital transformation initiatives, specifically in the implementation of VoLTE. This partnership promises benefits, including monetising 4G and 5G services, flexible policy rate plans, faster time to market, improved network coverage, an enhanced mobile experience for subscribers, and the potential for new revenue streams for Cellular One.
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Ensuring Reliable Internet Access for Customers
According to a statement by Cellular One, "Optiva's BSS platform will help ensure continued access to mobile data, voice, text, and internet for its customers. It will enable families, organisations, and public safety officials to stay connected and access critical resources such as telehealth, online education, and financial services."
Optiva expressed gratitude for the longstanding 10-year partnership with Cellular One and affirmed their commitment to supporting this network modernisation initiative.
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Optiva: A Leading Provider of Revenue Management Software
Optiva, a leading provider of mission-critical, cloud-native revenue management software for the telecommunications industry, offers its products globally through private and public clouds.
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Cellular One: Delivering Mobile Technology to Underserved Communities
For over 25 years, Cellular One has been at the forefront of delivering mobile technology and wireless communications services to underserved tribal lands and rural communities in the American Southwest. According to the Cellular One website, its network spans over 230 cell sites, covering 60,000 square miles. Cellular One serves some of the country's most sparsely populated and hard-to-reach regions.
Expanding Coverage in Sparsely Populated Regions
Headquartered in Northeast Arizona, Cellular One caters to the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and White Mountain Apache tribal nations, as well as numerous rural communities across parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The partnership between Cellular One and Optiva represents a significant step forward in expanding access to vital communication services for these underserved regions.
