Session Initiation Protocols for Voice over Packet based IP Networks

Introduction: The Need for Sessions: Telecom industry has rapidly adopted IP for its voice & data networks. IP protocols are excellent for data services but are not so suitable for voice, especially when it comes to setting up, modifying or closing a real time session (or call) which is the Continue Reading

Why SCTP (Stream Control Transmission Protocol)

New Trends & Protocols in Voice Network: Understanding Transport Layer (4) Protocols is vital in understanding how data is transmitted from one device to another successfully. Traditionally these protocols were used for data transfer. Last decade has seen a new trend emerging of sending voice over PS (Packet Switched) networks Continue Reading

Iran Telecommunication Market Analysis (2010)

I visited Iran in 2010 (Read my story Here). Below is a summary of my findings of the Telecom market there: Demographics:  Total Population:    74 Million Urban Population:  60% Young Population:  36% GSM penetration:  60%, expected to grow up to max 80%. Internet usage:      36% Fixed Line Penetration:    High in urban and Continue Reading