ADTRAN and CopperCom Complete Voice Over DSL Interoperability and Performance Testing.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2000 Total Access(TM) 850 Provides Toll-Quality Voice Over DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary (VoDSL) Integrated Access Solution to Service Providers ADTRAN, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADTN ADTN Administrative Data Transmission Network ADTN Administrative Data Telecommunications Network ), the market leader in DSL deployment equipment, and CopperCom, the company that is Creating Voice Services over Broadband(TM), today announced that ADTRAN's Total Access(TM) 850 Voice over DSL (VoDSL) Integrated Access Device An IAD is a customer premises device that provides access to wide area networks and the Internet. Specifically, it aggregates multiple channels of information including voice and data across a single shared access link to a carrier or service provider PoP (Point of Presence). (IAD (Integrated Access Device) A device that multiplexes a variety of communications technologies in the customer's premises onto a single telephone line for transmission to the carrier. It also demultiplexes the incoming streams into their respective channels. ) has successfully completed stringent interoperability and performance testing Performance Testing covers a broad range of engineering or functional evaluations where a material, product, or system is not specified by detailed material or component specifications: Rather, emphasis is on the final measurable performance characteristics. requirements and achieved complete interoperability with the CopperCom Gateway. Completion of these tests means that service providers, such as CLECs, ILECs, and ISPs, can now seamlessly expand their broadband VoDSL service offerings and achieve the highest levels of voice quality while maintaining the integrity of existing network infrastructure. ADTRAN's completion of interoperability testing with the CopperCom Gateway will allow small to medium-sized businesses to deploy VoDSL solutions with the assurance that toll-quality voice levels will be met. CopperCom testing procedures included TR-57 Compliance, Bulk Call Generation, and Voice and Data Quality of Service (QoS). Total Access 850 with fully TR-57-compliant analog voice interfaces assure toll-quality voice over ATM cell networks. Successful completion of Bulk Call Generation tests by the Total Access 850 verified that the IAD has the capability to simultaneously complete multiple analog calls on multiple ports, under maximum load. Quality of Service parameters guarantee the priority of voice calls without any degradation of voice quality on converged voice and data circuits. "The Total Access 850 allows customers using the CopperCom Gateway to establish cost-effective, high-speed connections using ATM over T1 or DSL," said Danny Windham, vice president and general manager, ADTRAN Enterprise Networks Division. "Completion of CopperCom's stringent interoperability and performance requirements is a reflection of ADTRAN's commitment to offer leading-edge, converged voice and data solutions. This is another step in our aggressive approach to provide service providers with the highest levels of functionality when deploying their next generation networks, while offering compelling cost savings." "CopperCom adheres to some of the industry's most comprehensive interoperability and performance testing metrics between the Gateway and the IAD---since compatibility is critical to all carriers," said Jennifer Stagnaro, chief marketing officer for CopperCom. "Service providers must ensure reliable interoperability and seamless network integration prior to deploying VoDSL. CopperCom is committed to working with industry-leading partners, such as ADTRAN, to offer solutions that reduce customer expenditures without compromising DSL service delivery. Our testing requirements ensure that the highest levels of interoperability and performance are met -- requirements that ultimately benefit both the carrier and the subscriber." The Total Access 850 is ADTRAN's intelligent, integrated access device that integrates industry-leading loop technologies into a high-density, scalable platform. This Carrier-Class device is a member of the Total Access System of distributed access components and offers an attractive migration path from all voice to a combination of voice and data, including VoATM and VoDSL. ADTRAN engineered the Total Access 850 for the Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) with unparalleled flexibility, service options, and management capabilities. The Total Access 850 supports TR-57 compliant analog FXS (Foreign eXchange Station) The interface provided by the telephone company to its customers, which includes dial tone, power and ring voltage. The telephone jack on the wall is an FXS interface. interfaces with ATM over T1 and SDSL See DSL. SDSL - Single-line Digital Subscriber Line , with future support planned for G.shdsl. Other key features include IP routing supporting ATM, Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. and PPP--as well as a built-in V.35 interface. The CopperCom Gateway, part of the company's CopperComplete Architecture, is a device that sits between the DSLAM (DSL Access Multiplexor) A central office (CO) device for ADSL service that intermixes voice traffic and DSL traffic onto a customer's DSL line. It also separates incoming phone and data signals and directs them onto the appropriate carrier's network. See DSL. and a Class 5 Switch at the service provider's Central Office or Regional Switching Center A switching center is a node in a telecommunications Circuit switching network which is connected to either another switching center and/or to end user devices. Switching centers are aware of other centers and possible routes between them such that on demand a center can establish . The CopperCom Gateway features true telephony, seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. , flexibility and efficiency, ease of provisioning and management, and 99.999% reliability. About ADTRAN ADTRAN, Inc. is an established supplier of advanced transmission products for today's expansive telecommunications networks. Widely deployed in carrier, CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) , enterprise and global networks worldwide, ADTRAN products support all major digital technologies, including fiber, T3, T1, E1, wireless T1/E1, ATM, Frame Relay, G.shdsl, SDSL, HDSL See DSL. HDSL - High bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line , HDSL2, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , and DDS (1) (Digital Data Storage) See DAT. (2) (Data Dictionary System) See QuickBuild and OpenDDS. (3) (Dataphone Digital S . According to Gartner/Dataquest and IDC, ADTRAN has gained the leading market position in enterprise integrated access devices and HDSL, while maintaining its leadership position for the fourth year in a row in T1 and subrate CSU/DSUs, Frame Relay/DDS extension, and ISDN extension. ADTRAN equipment serves the Regional Bell Operating Companies, interexchange carriers, Verizon, ISPs, Competitive Local Exchange Carriers, international service providers, public and private enterprises, and original equipment manufacturers. For more information, contact the company at 800/9ADTRAN (800/923-8726) or via e-mail at info@adtran.com. On the web, visit www.adtran.com. About CopperCom CopperCom, the company that is Creating Voice Services over Broadband, designs and markets a full suite of telecommunications products for the access network--delivering high-speed data and up to 24 voice lines simultaneously over a single, copper wire. CopperCom has transformed today's business model for service providers by uniquely combining a low-cost switching platform with an industry-leading transport architecture--enabling a natural migration to a full packet telephone network while preserving critical investments. CopperCom is the only company that offers a full end-to-end solution that combines broadband access with a low-cost softswitch and the rich feature creation environment for local telephony--giving service providers a new way to differentiate and bundle innovative services for subscribers in the highly profitable residential and small business markets. Founded in 1997, CopperCom is a privately held, Silicon Valley-based company funded by leading venture partners, including Advent International, Charlie Bass, Hambrecht and Quist, Morgan Stanley, Technology Crossover Ventures and The VMS (1) (Virtual Memory System) A multiuser, multitasking, virtual memory operating system for the VAX series from Digital. VMS applications run on any VAX from the MicroVAX to the largest unit. See OpenVMS. Group (formerly AT&T Ventures). For additional information, CopperCom can be reached at 408/987-8500, or on the Internet at www.coppercom.com. |
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