What Is IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)?

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)
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What Is IMS?

IMS stands for IP Multimedia Subsystem.

IMS enables the convergence of data, speech and network technology over an IP-based infrastructure. It is the operator choice of control and service logic for IP/packet-based person-to-person communication.

For users, IMS-based services will enable communication in a variety of modes – including voice, text, pictures and video.

Author: Robyn Coppell
Reviewed by: Megan Jones

Published On: 24th Feb 2023 - Last modified: 25th Sep 2025
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