Jetstream to deliver circuit-switched local telephone service over emerging packet-based DSL access networks.
Jetstream Introduces Large Scale Gateway Enabling CLECs to Deliver Local Dial Tone Services over DSL Access Networks
December 1, 1998
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)
CPX-1000 Meets Unique Service Delivery
Challenges of CLECs
Seeking to Expand into Small Business Market
Jetstream Communications, a supplier of
carrier-class solutions to Competitive Local
Exchange Carriers (CLECs), today introduced
the CPX-1000, a large scale voice gateway
enabling CLECs to deliver circuit-switched
local telephone service over emerging
packet-based DSL access networks.
By enabling CLECs to immediately realize the
significant cost advantages of packet-based
access networks, the CPX-1000 allows CLECs
for the first time to quickly and profitably
penetrate the $46 billion small business
communications market.
The CPX-1000 is the key component behind
the Unity architecture, also announced by
Jetstream today. Unity is an end-to-end
multi-service access network architecture
designed from the ground up to meet the
unique service delivery challenges CLECs
face when serving smaller business
subscribers. The Unity architecture leverages
standard DSL and ATM technologies to
enable CLECs to deliver 2 to 16 telephone
lines and continuous high-speed Internet
access over a single copper wire pair,
reducing a CLECs cost of service delivery by
an order of magnitude relative to traditional
transport methods.
In addition to the CPX-1000, a Unity access
network consists of standard ATM switches
and DSL Access Multiplexers (DSLAMs),
already available from multiple sources, as
well as new ATM-based Integrated Access
Devices (IADs). The new Unity-compliant
IADs, being supplied by Jetstream and
several other manufacturers, reside at
subscriber premises, connect to a DSL circuit
and provide standard local telephone service
via up to 16 analog POTS ports and Internet
service via an Ethernet connection.
"Previously, available access network
technology has not allowed CLECs to
profitably provide services to subscribers
with 12 or fewer telephone lines, " said Beth
Gage, Director at TeleChoice, a leading
telecommunications consulting firm. "Since
94% of small businesses fall within that line
range, this technology restriction has
prevented CLECs from aggressively pursuing
that market. Jetstream's CPX-1000 helps
CLECs address a new customer segment, the
small business opportunity."
"The CPX-1000 and the Unity architecture
signify the first time an access network
solution has been specifically designed to
meet the unique service delivery challenges
faced by competitive service providers when
serving the small business market," said S.
'Sundi' Sundaresh, President and CEO of
Jetstream. "Until now, CLECs have been
forced to implement technology that was
originally designed to meet the very different
needs of incumbent monopoly providers."
The CPX-1000 is a carrier-class,
rack-mounted system that resides in a CLECs
central switching facility and serves as the
gateway for the CLECs existing Class 5 local
voice switch into a DSL access network. A
single CPX-1000 is capable of performing all
functions necessary for a CLEC to deliver up
to 100,000 subscriber telephone lines over a
DSL access network, including circuit-packet
conversion, routing, call control signaling and
active network management. Key CPX-1000
advantages include:
Compatibility - The CPX-1000 is compatible
with the leading class 5 switches including
Lucent Technology's 5ESS and Nortel
Networks' DMS-100 and DMS-500.
Centralized Architecture - The CPX-1000
resides in the same central POP as the CLECs
existing Class 5 switch, requiring no
additional equipment to be co-located in ILEC
central offices.
Efficient Copper Usage - The CPX-1000
minimizes a CLECs overall recurring costs by
enabling them to lease only a single copper
pair in order to serve all the voice and data
needs of a subscriber.
Scalability -- The CPX-1000 scales from as
few as 750 subscriber lines to as many as
100,000, allowing for cost-effective market
entry. In addition, the CPX-1000 makes
efficient use of Class 5 switches through
significant levels of line concentration -- up
to 9:1.
Reliability - The CPX-1000 meets NEBS level
3 requirements, providing carrier-class
reliability, availability, and serviceability.
"Most competitive service providers realized
a while ago they needed to begin migrating
their networks over to more cost-effective
packet-based technologies," said David
Frankel, Founder and CTO of Jetstream. "Our
CPX-1000 and Unity architecture enable
CLECs to take the first step where it
provides them with the biggest initial benefit
-- in the access networks."
Jetstream's CPX-1000 is already undergoing
testing in CLEC labs. Market trials based on
the equipment are expected to begin in the
first half of 1999.
About Jetstream Communications
Jetstream Communications Inc. develops,
manufactures, and markets carrier-class
solutions for next generation local
telecommunications networks. Jetstream's
products allow competitive service providers
to deliver on the promises of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996. Jetstream's
initial solution enables CLECs to quickly and
cost-effectively penetrate the $46 billion
small business communications market by
allowing integrated voice and data service
delivery over packet-based access networks.
Based in San Jose, Jetstream is a privately
held, venture-backed company led by a
seasoned management team consisting of
veterans from both the telecommunications
and data communications industries.
Investors include Mohr, Davidow Ventures,
Crosspoint Venture Partners, and Mayfield
Fund.
CONTACT: Jetstream Communications, Inc. |
Ken Kolderup, 408/777-4331 |
kkolderup@jetstream.com | or | Neale-May &
Partners | Derek Kober, 650/328-5555 x126 |
dkober@nealemay.com |
