SourceNet Corporation Launches Nevada's First High-Speed DSL Data Services Using Fujitsu/Orckit SPEEDPORT(TM)
RENO, Nev., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- SourceNet Corporation announced today the availability of high-speed data services delivered over existing copper telephone lines using ADSL technology.
SourceNet has been conducting ADSL technical trials since early 1997, using equipment from various xDSL vendors. The company has recently purchased an initial quantity of the SPEEDPORT(TM) DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) developed jointly by Orckit Communications (Nasdaq: ORCTF) and Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., to launch the first broadband Internet access and remote LAN access service across Nevada.
"Orckit's modem technology has proven to be highly reliable and easily configurable while delivering better than expected performance. Orckit and Fujitsu have provided superior support and service during our DSL trials and we feel that their partnership is proving to be a real success," said Tony Atwater, president of SourceNet Corporation.
SourceNet has entered the DSL market by building key relationships with local telephone companies and CLECs, allowing them to provide reliable high-speed broadband services. "SourceNet is approaching local telco and CLEC companies with a full-service DSL product solution and solid business case that helps pave the path to a successful working relationship," said Atwater.
Founded in 1995, SourceNet Corporation is the recognized leader in commercial local and wide area network services, Internet access services, network security and consulting, World Wide Web content development and hosting services in Northern Nevada. SourceNet can be found on the World Wide Web at source.net
ORCKIT Communications develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of high-speed local loop communications systems, including HDSL (High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber Line), ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line), SDSL (Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and VDSL (Very High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber Line). Orckit is an active participant in many standards bodies concerning ADSL. Orckit is a strategic partner of Fujitsu Network Communications in North America. For more information about Orckit or its xDSL technologies, interested parties can visit the company's web site at orckit.com.
Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., designs and manufactures fiber-optic transmission and broadband switching platforms and develops software that allows customers to perform in-service management and monitoring of the network. SPEEDPORT(TM)is a trademark of Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.
(Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations in Israel, government regulation, dependence on third parties to manufacture products, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings.)
SOURCE Orckit Communications
CO: Orckit Communications; SourceNet Corporation; Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. |
