BroadSoft, a provider of VoIP applications, has revealed its involvement in the smartphone to smartphone VoIP call by mobile communications provider TerreStar Networks.
On July 20, TerreStar announced the completion of an ‘end-to-end’ VoIP call over TerreStar-1, the commercial communications satellite. BroadSoft’s VoIP application platform, BroadWorks, was used to route the call over TerreStar’s all-IP core network, the company said.
The call was completed between two of TerreStar’s quad-band GSM and tri-band WCDMA/HSPA smartphones with integrated satellite-terrestrial voice and data capabilities.
TerreStar Networks has reportedly selected BroadWorks to support its new mobile broadband network service, which is expected to launch later this year.
The company claimed that TerreStar’s satellite terrestrial mobile network will provide voice, data and video services to help solve communication and business continuity challenges faced by government and emergency responders. The service will also be marketed to rural communities and enterprises that need coverage throughout the United States and Canada.
Dennis Matheson, chief technology officer of TerreStar Networks, said: When building our network, we searched for the most reliable strategic partners to future-proof our platform.
“We recognised BroadWorks as the superior solution for our new service, meeting our requirements for carrier-grade reliability, scalability, performance, and next-generation capabilities that can deliver future services as required. We believe selecting BroadWorks helps strengthen our IP infrastructure and supports our long-term strategy to offer next-generation mobile communications across North America.
