Larry, as Tim pointed out Marconi is part of GE Plc.
Why you are attacking me if you do not have clue about Marconi.
Major Us telco for 3dSL was mentioned on last CC, and I doubt NN want
to mislead anybody at this stage.
As for Bell Canada PixStream which is significant part of 3dSL ( NN affiliate ) has announced in the recent months trials with Bell Canada.
Next time you post you stupid argument, check out facts.
Zbyslaw
BELL CANADA SELECTS PIXSTREAM TECHNOLOGY TO TRIAL
NEW TELEVISION SERVICES OVER EXISTING PHONE LINES
Incumbent telephone company to send Bell ExpressVu direct broadcast satellite signals
over existing copper telephone lines to customer homes using VDSL technology
(WATERLOO, ONTARIO, September 29, 1999) – PixStream Incorporated, a leading
developer of video networking solutions, today announced that Bell Canada, Canada's
largest communications company, has selected PixStream video networking systems to
offer broadband services to trial participants in a residential multi unit dwelling over
existing copper telephone lines using VDSL (Very high data rate Digital Subscriber Line).
PixStream video networking systems enable Bell Canada to redistribute TV and music
channels from Bell ExpressVu, Canada's leading and fastest growing DBS satellite TV
company. Advanced digital Set Top Boxes will receive up to three switched digital video
channels simultaneously and present these signals to up to three different TVs in the
home. Trial participants will be able to choose from up to 140 TV and music channels,
access the Internet through the Sympatico High Speed Edition and use their regular
telephony service simultaneously on their existing single copper pair. A "no new wiring"
objective is key to both the homeowners and to Bell Canada.
The PixStream video networking systems will be located at Bell Canada's local central
office, where Bell ExpressVu's signals will be received, demodulated, descrambled and
demultiplexed to make them compatible with Bell Canada's VDSL network and Set Top
Boxes.
Bell Canada will be able to manage all PixStream equipment remotely using PixStream
VDSmanager video networking management software. The software will integrate with Bell
Canada's current management system, HP OpenView, ensuring complete control of all
systems. "We chose the PixStream VDS5000 due to its design flexibility, video processing
efficiency and consolidation of head-end functions," said Clayton Mangione, Director of
Technology Development at Bell Canada. "Performance monitoring and alarms allow us to
be instantly aware of changing video signal quality and technical difficulties.
Troubleshooting is immediate as PixStream systems can be accessed and managed
remotely via any web browser. PixStream has helped open up the future direction of
services that Bell Canada will be able to offer its customers."
"The telecommunications industry is becoming increasingly competitive. As technology
provides opportunities for new entrants, service providers are going to have to find a way
to keep their current subscribers," said Bruce Leichtman, Director of Media &
Entertainment Strategies, The Yankee Group. "With most cable companies planning to
introduce voice services to consumers, Telcos are more seriously than ever looking into
options to deploy video services."
"This is one of the first trials in the world whereby a telco is redistributing direct broadcast
satellite services over their existing networks using VDSL technology," said Dave Caputo,
Vice President of Marketing, PixStream. "PixStream is an integral part of this project,
providing the solution at the head-end to interface between the direct broadcast satellite
content and Bell Canada's network requirements."
PixStream has recently announced two other customers, NBTel in Canada and Kingston
Vision in the UK, and is currently involved in many unannounced trials in North America
and Europe.
PixStream Incorporated
PixStream develops, manufactures and globally markets hardware and software solutions
that enable network service providers and enterprises to reliably distribute and manage
digital video. Using PixStream solutions, high quality video and audio can be transported
efficiently over broadband networks, optimizing bandwidth and enabling customers to
introduce leading edge video services and applications. Founded in 1996, PixStream is
based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and has offices in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and
Newport, South Wales, United Kingdom. More information is available at
www.pixstream.com.
Bell Canada
Bell Canada, the largest Canadian telecommunications operating company, markets a full
range of state-of-the-art products and services to more than seven million business and
residential customers in Ontario and Quebec. Bell Canada's Internet Web site is located at:
bell.ca. News releases, speeches and background information are in the
Newsroom under the About Bell main menu. Our e-mail address is forum@bell.ca.
Bell ExpressVu LP
Bell ExpressVu currently has more than 300,000 subscribers, making it the sixth largest
broadcast distributor in Canada, and is adding 30,000 new customers per month. By 2002,
the company expects to reach over one million subscribers. Launched in September 1997,
Bell ExpressVu has become the largest and fastest growing DBS company in Canada. The
company is a limited partnership, owned by BCE Inc.
All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
pixstream.com
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