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YOFC Peru to launch fiber broadband services in four regions using Alepo ’ s BSS / OSS
Leading fiber provider Yangtze Optical Fiber and Cable ( YOFC ) is entering the broadband market in four Peruvian regions using digital enablement expert Alepo ’ s BSS / OSS solution .
The project will equip the operator with advanced billing , device monitoring , security and enterprise management capabilities .
YOFC will provide broadband services in rural areas of Peru , including Ancash , Arequipa , La Libertad and San Martin . The project is part of the national telecommunications program PRONATEL ’ s endeavor to bridge the connectivity gap and enable high-quality services in Peru , particularly for underserved populations .
The deployment will include a transport network and an access network , which will be implemented with optical fiber . The project encompasses four sites with a central point in Lima for reporting and facilitates interaction between the sites so YOFC can view consolidated information .
THE DEPLOYMENT WILL INCLUDE A TRANSPORT NETWORK AND AN ACCESS NETWORK , WHICH WILL BE IMPLEMENTED WITH OPTICAL FIBER .
Alepo will provide its Business Support Systems and Operations Support Systems ( BSS / OSS ) infrastructure , enabling YOFC to manage the connections of individual subscribers , schools , government entities , companies and the general public . The solution will let YOFC launch innovative new products and services as the market evolves .
The operator will have the flexibility to deploy in a phased approach , so they can go to market quickly and continue to build the platform with more modules over time .
Alepo ’ s vendor-agnostic platform provides interoperability as well as evolved network elements to integrate seamlessly with thirdparty systems in YOFC ’ s network .
In addition , Alepo will configure custom reports providing comprehensive device monitoring and BI insights to help YOFC optimize operations and modify their business strategy depending on customer usage patterns and demand .
“ Alepo ’ s vast experience and extensive track record of proven successes with similar deployments in the region made them the ideal solution provider for this project . We ’ re confident that the project will enable us to forward our mission of connecting the unconnected by providing high-quality broadband services in Peru ,” said Rick Zou , General Manager , YOFC Peru .
Juan Espinosa , Director LATAM at Alepo , said : “ From experience , we ’ re aware that ensuring availability of all the sites poses a challenge . However , having acquired the expertise in mitigating these risks , we will ensure the deployment is implemented smoothly . Through recurrent monitoring and redirection of work to available sites , we are certain the system will operate seamlessly .” p
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