Member carriers have joined together in a unified effort to expedite global IP-based voice implementation to enhance the way we communicate.
We are laying the foundations and looking at the very basic elements of our businesses. This is important now because we are reaching an IP tipping point.
- Philippe Millet, Chairman, i3 Forum
The i3 Forum’s approach is simple and pragmatic to ensure efficiency. Our current focus is on how to develop and implement possible paths for the industry transition of international bilateral voice to IP.
Current i3 Work Streams:
Service: explores the impact on existing services and on business models of migrating from TDM to IP voice interconnections and seeks to maximuze business benefits and service opportunities.
Technical: impacts & definition of a network architecture and interfaces (based on existing standards & recommendations) to support implementation of trusted, secure and QoS compliant international IP-based interconnection.
Migration: migration process from TDM to IP and associated impacts.
