Abstract:
Interconnection is one of the most important areas which may emerge as a problem with the
increase in number of operators with open market conditions. With the increase of number of
operators in different services, the number of interconnecting links between operators increase
in multiples and will be very soon unmanageable. Incumbents' networks generally in all
developing countries do not have adequate interconnection facilities for new entrants. As a result
investments made by new entrants are required to wait for the availability of interconnect
facilities. It leads to higher cost of service, inefficient handling of call, sub-optimal utilization of
network and serious increase of CAPEX and OPEX. The concept of "Interconnection Exchange
(ICX)" can be a solution to the above mentioned problem. ICX is a step towards creation of a
modern and efficient telecommunications infrastructure. With the introduction of ICX, operators
can combine their services in the most flexible way. This paper represents the empirical study
on Network Monitoring system of a renowned ICX, summit communication Ltd.
