CUG signs IPX peering deal with 3 APAC telcos
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China Unicom Global (CUG) has signed an IPX direct interconnection bilateral agreement with regional peers PCCW Global, Hutchison Global Communications (HGC) and Chunghwa Telecom.
The direct IPX peering agreement will allow CUG to expand its mobile roaming coverage areas.
In a statement, CUG said the agreement will also help provide mobile customers within the region reached by its new partners with high quality mobile voice and data roaming services as well as advanced IP services including VoLTE and HD video calling.
CUG executive vice president Yuerui Ma said CUG IPX will become a critical platform for the operator’s international roaming data exchange.
He said CUG aims to jointly promote direct-connection among mobile networks in Asia-Pacific by using IPX direct-connection. This would allow operators in the region to provide faster, stabler and more secure international roaming services for mobile customers.
CUG, China Unicom’s wholly-owned international subsidiary, has a presence in 28 branches worldwide. Its main businesses include leased line, internet, system integration, cloud computing, data center, video conferencing and MVNE services.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which companies are involved in this new direct IPX peering agreement?
Which companies are involved in this new direct IPX peering agreement?
China Unicom Global has signed this agreement with PCCW Global, Hutchison Global Communications, and Chunghwa Telecom. These are all regional peers in the Asia-Pacific area.
Q.What is the primary benefit CUG expects from this agreement?
What is the primary benefit CUG expects from this agreement?
CUG expects to expand its mobile roaming coverage areas through this agreement. It also aims to provide high quality mobile voice and data roaming services.
Q.What specific advanced IP services will be offered through this peering deal?
What specific advanced IP services will be offered through this peering deal?
The agreement will support advanced IP services such as VoLTE and HD video calling. These services will be available to mobile customers in the regions covered by the new partners.
Q.What does CUG intend to achieve for other operators in the Asia-Pacific region?
What does CUG intend to achieve for other operators in the Asia-Pacific region?
CUG aims to promote direct-connection among mobile networks in Asia-Pacific. This will help operators provide faster, stabler, and more secure international roaming services.
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