TerreStar Taps Accenture to Build IP-Based 4G Mobile Wireless Network in N. America
November 13, 2007 // Published as a news service by IHS
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Accenture will help TerreStar Networks Inc. build an all Internet protocol (IP) based fourth-generation (4G) wireless communications network in North America.
The network will provide voice, data and streamed media to users at data rates higher than those of existing wireless communications networks, the companies said.
TerreStar said it plans to allow other wireless carriers, third-party developers and portal companies to offer broadband services to wireless device users over its 4G network, which will integrate both satellite and terrestrial communications.
"TerreStar is in an exciting position as it plans to build, own and operate the first 4G integrated mobile satellite and terrestrial communications network designed to provide universal access and tailored applications throughout North America," said Mark Fleming, a senior executive in the Accenture communications and high tech operating group.
To launch the network, TerreStar will leverage Accenture's satellite and wireless industry knowledge, its experience with operational support systems (OSS) and business support systems (BSS) deployment and its global service delivery platform.
Accenture also will build a set of front-office and back-office IT capabilities to support the TerreStar 4G network.
TerreStar said working with Accenture on the OSS/BSS operations will keep its information technology and networking costs lower than those of existing wireless operators by taking advantage of 4G networks' transmission tower capacity and avoiding legacy-systems limitations and investments in network infrastructure.
TerreStar plans to roll out its 4G network in late 2008 or early 2009.
Source: Accenture.