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Cricket Using Genband Gateway(Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Genband, a developer of next-generation IP gateways and application solutions, announced that Cricket Communications, an operating subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, and a provider of unlimited wireless services, is deploying the G9 Converged Media Gateway. The company stated that the Gateway is controlled by Genband s C3 Signaling Controller, and will deliver enhanced voice quality and advanced IP services as Cricket continues to evolve to anall-IP architecture. The deployment of the G9 platform complements existing Genband products, the Genband 8000 Media Gateway, and the Genband C3 platform, already operational in Cricket s network. Genband s G9 platform fits nicely into our strategy of enhanced quality, cost leadership, and the graceful evolution of our wireless network, said John Saboe, vice-president of engineering of Leap Wireless. Cricket is a truly innovative, forward-thinking wireless company that stands behind its commitment to continuously improve the quality of service for its customers by implementing smart technical advances within its network," said Keith Landau, executive vice president of research and development at Genband. "The all-in-one voice server technology and enhanced functionality of the G9 platform support Cricket s evolving business needs and allow them to deploy the most cost effective IP network possible. The innovative C3 architecture provides extremely high capacity, carrier-grade media gateway control for TDM, VoIP and IMS networks. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News |