Mobile network solutions provider IPLook has announced its role in developing the Pacific island network of Ocean Link Kiribati, a company backed by China’s Acclinks.
IPLook has provided a 2G/3G/4G LTE mobile core solution including Evolved Packet Core (EPC), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and Circuit Switched FallBack (CSFB) voice support.
A press release adds that Oceanlink ‘achieved a swift rollout of the new-built 4G commercial network while significantly lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) and reducing overall time to market, delivering its customers a truly seamless connectivity experience with less network disruption.’ Liyong Liang, CTO of Acclinks, stated: ‘To satiate customers’ demands for highly reliable network connectivity, we chose IPLook as our partner. Backed up by an excellent team to undertake this network transformation, we are well-positioned to address future growth and expansion.’
IPLook representative Owen Ouyang declared: ‘We are excited to work with Acclinks to expand mobile services and cost-effectively scale their networks by leveraging our MNO solution. This cooperation is a prime example of our high-quality and easy-to-deploy network solution that accelerates operators’ ability to create revenue opportunities.’
TeleGeography’s GlobalComms Database shows that Ocean Link Kiribati launched mobile services in November 2018 on South Tarawa island – in competition with the incumbent ATHKL (Vodafone Kiribati) – before expanding to Kiritimati island in October 2019.
Hong Kong-based IPLook specialises in end-to-end, cloud-based mobile solutions with scalable virtualised 3G/4G/5G core network software.