Genband announced that it has partnered with Vodafone Fiji to deploy a hosted solution that delivers next-generation cloud and Unified Communications (UC) services across the Pacific. Designed as an upgrade to the Republic of Kiribati’s fixed and mobile network infrastructure, the fully operational deployment leverages the Genband Application Server and Kandy Business Solutions for cloud-based applications. This hybrid offer enables Vodafone Fiji to deliver hosted UC services via satellite links to Kiribati through local provider Amalgamated Telecoms Holdings Kiribati Limited (ATHKL).

Genband provides Vodafone Fiji with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking services, voice over satellite, local media anchoring, and Primary Rate Interface (PRI) gateways. Vodafone Fiji uses Genband’s Application Server to deliver country-specific hosted billing from its Suva base, while Kandy Business Solutions enables web collaboration, auto-attendant, voicemail and web Real-Time Communications (RTC) applications.

Kiribati customers can access mobile, UC services or SIP trunk connectivity via the prepaid system, acquiring only the services they need. According to Genband, this billing model further extends cost efficiencies and leverages existing billing infrastructure investments. Additionally, ATHKL can now provide Private Branch Exchanges (PBXs) to corporate clients without investing in on-premises infrastructure.