Alcatel-Lucent to deploy all IP network for Claro Panama

Panamanian mobile operator Claro, has contracted the French-US hardware vendor Alcatel-Lucent to create its all-digital IP nationwide backhaul network.  Claro, which launched service in March 2009, is claiming that the new network will allow it to increase the quality of its high-speed network and allow it to offer an expanded range of multimedia capabilities.  Under the arrangement, Alcatel-Lucent will proved an IP/MPLS solution, rolling out an abounding IP backhaul network designed to optimized costs and scalability.

Additionally Alcatel-Lucent will be responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of the infrastructure.  Commenting on the accord, Victor Agnellini president of Alcatel-Lucent activities in the Caribbean and Latin America stated “By convergering all services on a full IP mobile network, Claro Panama will reduce transport infrastructure costs while maintaining the reliability and quality of service necessary for delivering premium multimedia services to its mobile users.”