Norway Order announced for Telenor broadband pilot
Next Level Selected by Telenor Norway for VDSL Data and Video Deployment
ROHNERT PARK, Calif. and OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 12, 2000--Next Level Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTV - news), a leader in ATM/IP optical interactive DSL broadband systems, and Telenor Norway, Norway's leading telecom, IT and media company, today announced that they have signed a purchase agreement for Telenor to begin the deployment of Next Level's NLevel3 Unified Access Platform to provide digital video and high-speed DSL Internet access to residences in South Norway.
Telenor will utilize Next Level's VDSL (very high-speed digital subscriber line) technology to pilot next generation TV and PC interactive broadband services over their existing access network infrastructure. Telenor has one of the most modern networks in Europe, with the highest penetration of ISDN worldwide and is planning to expand its VDSL trial to hundreds of customers. At the same time, Telenor will pilot a variety of broadband video technologies and intends to roll out VDSL to the metropolitan markets.
``We are excited to partner with Next Level for these trials, which represent the first in a series of VDSL installations planned throughout the country over the next year,'' commented Richard Skjaerstad, project manager of VDSL product development for Telenor. ``This is a tremendous opportunity to further enhance digital services to our customers and deliver on our commitment to provide Norway's metropolitan areas with the latest state-of-the-art technology.''
``We are delighted with Telenor's enthusiasm for the range and quality of services offered through our NLevel3 Unified Access Platform,'' said Hans van Welzen, senior vice president of worldwide sales for Next Level. ``Next Level and Telenor share a common vision on access and VDSL for integrated video and data services. We look forward to a close partnership with them and are excited by the opportunities this new relationship represents.''
In conjunction with the Telenor agreement, Next Level will establish a European base of operations, with sales and technical support available. ``The European market appears to be rapidly accepting VDSL for video and data due to recent regulatory changes,'' said Pat Pachynski, senior vice president of marketing for Next Level. ``We are very committed to expanding our customer base in Europe and are excited by our growing presence there.''
About Next Level Communications
Next Level is a technology leader in ATM/IP Optical Transport, Networking and Interactive DSL Broadband Systems for the delivery of voice, data and video services for communications companies. Next Level is based in Rohnert Park, Calif., and may be contacted at nlc.com.
About Telenor
Telenor is the leading telecom, IT and media company in Norway. From its position as a national telecom operator, Telenor has expanded its area of activities to a broad range of products and services that build on and are related to electronic communication. telenor.com.
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Contact:
Next Level Communications
Julie Carlson, 707/584-6565
jcarlson@nlc.com
or
Telenor Norway
Leif Aarthun, (011)47 63 84 8324
leif-aarthun.ims@telenor.com
or
Citigate Sard Verbinnen
Kimberly Polan or Stephanie Sorrentino
212/687-8080
kpolan@sardverb.com |
