Qwest has been trialing Motorola FMC solution for a residential offering. What is being trialed is a standard VCC based client, dual mode Motorola handset, and FMC server component made by Motorola.
The interesting bit is that Qwest could be exploring a ‘wholesale FMC’ offering whereby smaller operators use its FMC infrastructure on retail basis … I suppose a bit like private label stuff.
Motorola is working with Audiocodes hardware but Qwest has asked for the solution to be tested with Sonus hardware because Qwest has an extensive Sonus network. Motorola already has a relationship in place with Sonus. So there are not issues on that front.
Another interesting bit: Motorola was thinking of dumping the FMC project had Qwest not come along. Qwest has also shown willingness to invest in the development. Anyway the trial is going on, and the service launch is expected Q1 of 2008.