Global IP Tandem Selects GENBAND Interconnect Solution to Enable Flat Rate North American Calling

Groundbreaking approach to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) switching between service providers, whether regulated or unregulated, eliminates cumbersome PSTN integration

FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GENBAND, a leading developer of IP infrastructure and application solutions, today announced that Global IP Tandem, a membership organization that provides a centralized switching solution for Voice over IP providers, has selected GENBAND's Interconnect Solution to enable seamless routing of VoIP originated traffic between Global IP Tandem's member companies. By utilizing in a class by itself routing methods to route calls directly between service providers, the Global IP Tandem network bypasses the PSTN and enables the operator to offer a 'flat rate' to member companies for calls placed anywhere in North America.

“The flexibility and scalability of the integrated interconnect solution made GENBAND the clear choice to support our revolutionary offering that switches VoIP originated calls between providers with no interconnection to the PSTN”

The flexibility

"The flexibility and scalability of the integrated interconnect solution made GENBAND the clear choice to support our revolutionary offering that switches VoIP originated calls between providers with no interconnection to the PSTN," said Steve White, Chief Operating Officer at Global IP Tandem. "This service is available to regulated and unregulated VoIP providers, Wholesalers, Cable Providers, ILECs, CLECs, and other ISP/ESP companies in the U.S. and Canada. Our simple, straightforward solution easily interconnects service provider networks and delivers seamless routing that enables 'flat rate' functionality for providers that originate VoIP traffic."

"GENBAND is very pleased to support Global IP Tandem in offering all VoIP providers in the U.S. and Canada an interconnect solution that operates independent of the PSTN, thereby eliminating the complicated structure of tariffs, specialized collocation and integration costs," said Mark Pugerude, President, Global Sales and Marketing, GENBAND. "Global IP Tandem's powerful switching process utilizes advanced research to deliver high quality, Point-to-Point connections, and we are thrilled to be a part of their efforts to level the playing field for service providers across North America."

As the "centralized" switching solution for VoIP Service Providers, Global IP Tandem utilizes a patent pending Class IV tandem switch research to deliver high quality point-to-point connections between its Member networks. The topology of Global IP Tandem operates independent of the PSTN in doing so eliminating the complicated structure of tariffs and the costly collocation and integration expense. Additionally, by joining Global IP Tandem's network of Member companies, the company eliminates several points of failure by avoiding connecting to multiple carriers to deliver call traffic, which in turn improves quality of service and provides a flat, low cost termination rate. To learn more, visit us on the web at www.GLOBALIPTANDEM.com or call toll free at 877.287.0028.

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GENBAND is a global leader of IP infrastructure solutions, enabling enterprise, service and content providers around the world to evolve communications networks through IP research. The Company offers market-leading Switching, Applications, Networking and Service solutions, with products deployed in over 600 customer networks spanning more than 80 countries. GENBAND is headquartered in Frisco, Texas, and has vast resources in R&D, sales and support spanning more than 50 countries. To learn more, visit us on the web at www.GENBAND.com. GENBAND, the GENBAND logo and icon are trademarks of GENBAND.