ZTE Corp bagged a unified multi-service metro Bearer Network contract from Westlink which is part of Finland’s Finnet.

The deal will enable Westlink to offer traditional voice services and interconnection over Finnet’s all-IP-networks.

“Finnet requirements were rather complex, as the operator needed a unified solution that would interface with multiple networks, allow an easy and efficient transition and support any future upgrades. ZTE’s solution fully addresses its current and future requirements, enabling Westlink to offer superior services to its customer without any disruptions,” said Mr Han Ling, VP of bearer network product line at ZTE.

The network will be based on ZTE’s ZXCTN 6100 PTN solution, which consolidates Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) and Metro Ethernet transport into a multi-service solution, enabling the unified transport of traditional TDM and Ethernet services, as well as replacing the existing SDH network.

Furthermore, ZTE claims that its solution interfaces with legacy switching and IP/MPLS core networks, providing a 1588v2-based high precision clock transfer and accommodating the requirements of fixed voice and mobile services.

Westlink offers voice and VoIP services to Finnet operators.