Germany's NetCologne delivers broadband with Alcatel
Alcatel's 7670 Routing Switch Platform and 7300 ASAM pair up to provide always on,
high speed Internet access via DSL
Paris, July 5, 2001 – Alcatel, (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA), the world leader in
broadband access, today announced it has signed an agreement with German city
carrier NetCologne to supply digital subscriber line (DSL) equipment for broadband
access and voice over DSL (VoDSL) services. In the core of the network, NetCologne
will install nine Alcatel 7670 Routing Switch Platforms (RSP) to aggregate DSL traffic
over asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), guaranteeing quality of service vital to the
carrier's differentiated services portfolio. The agreement also includes customer
premise equipment from Alcatel's SpeedTouch range of DSL modems.
NetCologne will use Alcatel's fully integrated voice over DSL gateway on Alcatel's
7300 Advanced Services Access Multiplexer (ASAM), the world's most widely
deployed broadband access platform, to offer additional voice lines over the same
copper telephone wire used by subscribers for Internet access. NetCologne will
control the entire network via the Alcatel 5620 Network Manager. The carrier plans to
deliver fast Internet and multiple voice lines to subscribers by August 2001 and plans
to use Alcatel's DSL technology to deliver further services in due course.
"Alcatel's solution allows NetCologne to address both the residential and business
markets. Our services are based on future-proofed technology and enable users to
enjoy high bandwidth at low cost – wherever they are." said Werner Hanf, chief
executive of NetCologne. "NetCologne has enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Alcatel
for many years, and by helping us step up to broadband, this relationship is
strengthened further. With Alcatel's DSL-based solution, we can make our services
even more attractive while using our existing infrastructure."
"This agreement with NetCologne enables Alcatel to extend its position as broadband
access market leader," stated Willem Verbiest, president of Alcatel's DSL activities
"We are delighted to be able to support NetCologne once again. With DSL, Alcatel is
providing a platform for NetCologne to generate new revenues and create a
differentiated offering from their existing infrastructure."
DSL allows subscribers to use copper telephone wire for high-speed Internet access,
at up to 200 times the speed of a standard dial-up connection. Currently Alcatel has
53% market share worldwide in DSL equipment. In 2000, Alcatel delivered six million
xDSL lines to operators across the world.
About Alcatel's 7670 Routing Switch Platform
The Alcatel 7670 Routing Switch Platform (RSP) is an MPLS-enabled ATM core
platform designed for the heart of next generation multiservice networks. By
integrating ATM and MPLS/IP onto a 450 Gbit/s scalable platform, Alcatel has provided
carriers with the ability to scale existing multiservice networks to meet the demands
placed on the core by the explosion of IP and broadband traffic. Supporting in-service
expansion from 56 Gb/s to 450 Gb/s, the 7670 offers unparalleled scalability and
leverages extensive Alcatel experience in delivering reliable, carrier class networking
equipment.
About Alcatel's 5620 Network Manager
The Alcatel 5620 Network Manager is the cornerstone of the Alcatel family of network
and service management products for data networks. An integrated part of the Alcatel
family of products, the 5620 manages wireline and wireless broadband services
originating on access devices and transported over edge and core switches. The
5620 is a proven platform, currently installed in more than 1,000 networks worldwide,
including over 350 service providers. The scope of the 5620 is exemplified by the
broadest range of services offered on one platform, and the ability to combine multiple
access types (e.g. conditional and unconditional copper, fiber, fixed wireless, mobile
wireless) over a multi-protocol core (e.g. IP, MPLS, ATM).
About NetCologne
As a regional fixed-line operator NetCologne provides the city of Cologne and
neighbouring districts with state-of the art communications technology. The offerings
range from telephone services over the Internet, cable television and data services to
complex corporate networks and special solutions for the media branch. The company
employs 510 people and had a turnover of over 80 million euros last year.
About Alcatel
Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and
data networking solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and
consumers worldwide. With sales of EURO 31 billion in 2000 and 110,000 employees,
Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries.
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