Nasstar Taps Ribbon to Power UK Voice Network Transformation for Cloud Era

Rhea-AI Summary

Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) announced a strategic collaboration with UK distributor Techland (a Gamma company) to upgrade Nasstar's national voice infrastructure, effective Dec 17, 2025. The deployment replaces legacy equipment and an incumbent vendor, delivering a SIP-enabled voice platform with centralized routing via PSX, session border controllers for voice security, centralized management via RAMP, and Ribbon Analytics with machine-learning fraud detection.

The upgrade aims to improve service reliability, lower operational costs, enable SIP PBX trunking, Microsoft Teams integrations, and support national interconnect and future scalability.

Market Reality Check

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Volume Volume 568,476 is below 20-day average 722,961 (relative 0.79x), suggesting muted positioning ahead of this news. normal

Technical Shares at $2.89 are trading below the 200-day MA of $3.67, reflecting a prior downtrend before this announcement.

Peers on Argus

Peers showed mixed moves (e.g., VTEX +1.87%, DOMO -3.03%, IBTA +4.35%), with no clear sector-wide trend aligning with RBBN’s slight -0.34% move.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 04	Partnership announcement	Positive	-4.2%	Aircall chose Ribbon solutions on AWS to enhance global communications.
Nov 17	Investor conferences	Neutral	-2.6%	Participation in four investor conferences highlighted strategic focus areas.
Nov 12	Technology trial	Positive	+1.9%	20Tbps transmission field trial on JUNO trans-Pacific submarine cable.
Oct 31	Equity grants	Neutral	+0.0%	Inducement RSU and PSU grants to senior sales executives under Nasdaq rule.
Oct 22	Earnings update	Neutral	-1.0%	Q3 2025 results with revenue growth, positive operating income, and guidance.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive partnership and technology updates have not consistently translated into positive next-day price moves, with some sell-offs following seemingly favorable news.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Ribbon reported multiple strategic and financial developments. Partnerships like Aircall’s AWS-based deployment and a high-capacity JUNO cable trial showcased technology capabilities. The company also issued Q3 2025 results with modest revenue growth and positive operating income, while still recording a net loss in the related 10-Q. Management changes included inducement equity grants to senior leaders. Against this backdrop, today’s Nasstar collaboration extends the theme of service provider wins and network modernization for large enterprise and public sector customers.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Ribbon’s role in modernizing large-scale voice infrastructure, as Nasstar replaces a legacy platform with Ribbon’s SIP-based routing, security, analytics and Microsoft Teams integrations. It follows other recent service provider wins and technology milestones, set against Q3 2025 results that combined revenue growth with continued net losses. Investors may watch for disclosures on contract scale, deployment timing, and how recurring services from such deals contribute to revenue mix and cash generation over coming quarters.

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Upgrade delivers advanced architecture and analytics for next generation communications

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global leader in real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with UK distributor Techland, a Gamma Communications ("Gamma") Company to upgrade Nasstar's national voice infrastructure. This initiative reinforces Ribbon's role as a trusted provider to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure operators worldwide, helping them modernize and secure their networks and services.

Nasstar, a leading managed IT and cloud services provider supporting large enterprises and public sector organizations, selected Ribbon to replace an incumbent vendor and transition from legacy infrastructure. The upgrade enhances service reliability, reduces operational costs, and enables next-generation capabilities.

"Our previous platform could no longer meet our growing needs, and with its vendor facing uncertainty, we knew it was time for a change. Ribbon's unmatched expertise and comprehensive portfolio made them the ideal partner for this transformation. Their professional services team ensured a seamless migration, while their feature-rich platform and clear innovation roadmap empower us to streamline operations without compromising critical services. This gives us the confidence to scale and innovate in step with our customers' evolving needs," said Darren Horobin, Chief Architect, at Nasstar. 

Nasstar is deploying Ribbon's SIP-enabled voice platform, including centralized routing via PSX, voice security via SBC and centralized management via RAMP. Ribbon Analytics provides actionable insights into network performance, and leverages machine learning for fraud detection. This advanced architecture supports national interconnect, SIP PBX trunking and Microsoft Teams integrations.

"Nasstar's decision to move from a competing solution highlights our ability to deliver operational efficiency, security and agility," said Steve McCaffery, Ribbon's Executive Vice President Global Sales "Together, we're building a network that meets today's demands and is ready for tomorrow's opportunities."

About Gamma:

Gamma Communications is a leading provider of technology-based communication solutions across Europe. With over 2,200 employees and listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Gamma helps organisations connect and collaborate through solutions including Unified Communications, voice enablement, connectivity, mobile and security.
Gamma's vision is a better-connected world – working smarter for the benefit of businesses, people and the planet. Selling exclusively to businesses and public sector organisations, Gamma's core markets are the UK and Germany, with additional presence in Spain and the Benelux region.
In the UK, Gamma serves SMEs through an extensive network of over 1,500 channel partners (Gamma Business). For larger businesses and public sector organisations, Gamma Enterprise engages directly to design, deliver, and support complex, integrated communications solutions. In Europe, Gamma has its largest presence in Germany, where it operates through a combination of a strong partner network and a self-service digital platform and is now one of the country's leading cloud communications providers, following strategic acquisitions.
For more information about Gamma and its full range of products and services, visit gammagroup.co

About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers secure cloud communications and IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today's smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our end-to-end portfolio of communications software and IP Optical networking solutions delivers superior value and innovation by leveraging cloud-native architectures, automation and analytics tools, and leading-edge security. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon, please visit rbbn.com

Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including those regarding the expected benefits from use of Ribbon Communication's products, are forward-looking statements. The actual results of Ribbon Communications may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Ribbon Communications' business, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of Ribbon Communications' most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements represent Ribbon Communications' views only as of the date on which such statement is made and should not be relied upon as representing Ribbon Communications' views as of any subsequent date. While Ribbon Communications may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Ribbon Communications specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

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FAQ

What did Ribbon (RBBN) announce on December 17, 2025 regarding Nasstar's network?

Ribbon announced a collaboration with Techland/Gamma to replace Nasstar's legacy voice infrastructure with a SIP-enabled platform including PSX, SBC, RAMP, and Ribbon Analytics.

How will the Ribbon upgrade affect Nasstar's service reliability and costs?

The company says the upgrade will enhance service reliability and reduce operational costs by modernizing routing, security, and centralized management.

Which Ribbon products are being deployed for Nasstar's voice transformation (RBBN)?

Nasstar is deploying Ribbon's SIP-enabled voice platform with centralized routing via PSX, voice security via SBC, centralized management via RAMP, and Ribbon Analytics.

Does the Nasstar upgrade include Microsoft Teams integration and fraud detection?

Yes; the architecture supports Microsoft Teams integrations and Ribbon Analytics uses machine learning for fraud detection.

Who is Ribbon's UK distributor for the Nasstar project and what is their affiliation?

The UK distributor is Techland, which is identified as a Gamma Communications company.