Motorola Announces New Cable Telephony Multi-Dwelling Unit
CHICAGO, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola's Multimedia Group has developed the next generation circuit-switched Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU), designed to provide multiple lines of telephone service over a hybrid fiber/coax network. The new MDU, an extension of the Motorola CableComm product line, will serve apartment buildings, condominiums, or Small-Office Home-Office (SOHO) markets. Commercial shipments will begin in the third quarter of 1999.
Motorola's new MDU provides up to eight circuit-switched cable telephony lines. The MDU is now scaleable in two line increments, enabling operators to add new subscribers or lines on an as-needed basis. Equipped for network or local powering, and battery back up, the MDU provides lifeline quality service. For a live demo of the MDU, stop by Motorola's booth #4738 at the NCTA '99 show in Chicago.
Motorola's new web-based Network Enterprise Server or our existing Element Manager can provision the MDU. The new Network Enterprise Server utilizes standard web-based browsers to provision subscriber units, monitor the system and collect system performance data.
''Motorola is pleased to expand its product portfolio with the most advanced circuit-switched telephony technology to fill multiple line requirements,'' said Bob Molnar, vice president, Motorola, Inc. ''Our new MDU enables operators to efficiently and cost-effectively deliver multiple telephone lines to residences or SOHO markets.''
The CableComm product line supports lifeline basic telephone and other multimedia services over HFC networks. Located at the subscribers' premises, the Cable Access Unit provides the interface between the cable network and existing home wiring. The MDU provides basic telephone service to apartment complexes, condominiums, SOHOs or any other multi-dwelling residences. |
