November 6, 2009 | GLG Expert Contributor - With the announced support of IMS-based voice and messaging over 4G/LTE by major mobile operators, T-Mobile International (now Deutsche Telekom) and other technology backers of VoLGA (a GSM-signaling over IP approach) are left with a key decision as whether to follow or remain isolated. Companies supporting VoLGA will be highly exposed, unless change course quickly.

Major mobile and converged operators such as AT&T, Verizon, France and Telecom/Orange along with powerful wireless equipment vendors such as Ericsson and Nokia-Siemens yesterday announced their plan to followed the IMS-based approach for delivery of voice and messaging services over Long Term Evolution (LTE) broadband mobile radio access. The industry has been anxiously waiting for an outcome and this announcement may have solidified the approach since these carriers and equipment vendors have a strong position in the industry.

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