VoLGA advances 3GPP specifications for voice over LTE access networks

March 25, 2009, Plano, TX - GENBAND Inc., a market-leading developer of IP infrastructure solutions, today announced it has joined the Voice over LTE via Generic Access (VoLGA) Forum. Comprised of leaders in the wireless industry (http://www.volga-forum.com), the forum aims to define a set of specifications for enabling delivery of voice services over LTE access networks based on the current 3GPP Generic Access Network (GAN) standard.

“We’re pleased to join VoLGA, applaud its mission and look forward to supporting the joint efforts of facilitating a seamless and cost-effective migration to LTE,” said Mehmet Balos, Chief Marketing Officer at GENBAND.  “GENBAND’s core business is the migration of existing core networking systems to an enhanced IP mobile or fixed platform, so we are particularly excited to enable content rich media and help promote the promise of IP applications.”

The VoLGA Forum seeks to enable mobile operators to deliver voice and messaging services over upcoming LTE radio access networks using the same core networks they use today to support voice services on 2G/GSM and 3G/UMTS radio access networks.

VoLGA Forum participants are currently working to create the initial set of VoLGA specifications, which they intend to complete and publish by mid-2009.

About GENBAND
GENBAND is a global leader and innovator of next generation IP media, session border and fixed mobile convergence security solutions deployed in over half of the world’s 100 largest service providers. These high-performance gateway solutions are at the core of fixed and mobile networks around the world - evolving, securing and enhancing communications networks. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, GENBAND has Centers of Excellence in Brazil, China, Maryland, Massachusetts and Texas, and serves customers and partners in more than 80 countries. Additional information is available at www.genband.com.

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Kim Lee           
GENBAND Inc.        
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Frank Puglia
GENBAND Inc.
+1.972.265.3612
frank.puglia@genband.com