Charles Upgrades Its STEP DSL System With ADSL2+ To Facilitate Deployment of ''Triple Play'' Services.ROLLING MEADOWS Rolling Meadows, city (1990 pop. 22,591), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb of Chicago; inc. 1955. There is research and development and the manufacture of office supplies and electronic components. , Ill. -- Charles Industries Ltd., a leading supplier of telecommunications access and transmission technologies, today announced that ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line 2+ has been incorporated into to its STEP 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 System. STEP DSL is a highly scalable 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. platform allowing Independent Operating Companies (IOC IOC abbr. International Olympic Committee IOC n abbr (= International Olympic Committee) → COI m IOC n abbr (= ) to deploy DSL "triple play" services--voice, video and data--in step with demand. STEP DSL leverages the value of Ethernet to provide broadband services in increments of as few as 12 subscribers at a time, providing unmatched scalability for deploying DSL to both small and large subscriber bases quickly and cost-effectively. ADSL2+ yields increased bandwidth to end users, providing the basis for delivery of multiple simultaneous video feeds and opening new revenue streams for independent telephone companies. "We have made a commitment to provide independent telephone companies with broadband solutions capable of supporting video deployments," said Mark Huntzinger, Charles Industries' Director, Access and Transmission Business Unit. "Many of our IOC customers voiced a need for an affordable, scalable video solution. STEP DSL fits this need perfectly, and early indications are revealing a strong acceptance within the IOC market," he said. For more than 35 years, Charles has provided an assortment of products to Independent Telephone Companies. Most recently HVDL 3.1, an extended-range DSL system, has been utilized by more than 150 IOCs to supply DSL to their subscriber base. STEP DSL shares a common Ethernet platform with HVDL 3.1. Together, they combine to provide a complete solution platform allowing IOCs to meet their total subscriber area's need for DSL services. Technical information about the STEP DSL system is available on the STEP DSL Section of Charles Industries' website. Product photos are available upon request. About Charles Industries Charles Industries, Ltd., is a privately held, diversified manufacturing and high-technology company. It is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9000 and TL 9000 certified, and employs more than 600 individuals in its Rolling Meadows, Illinois Rolling Meadows is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 24,604 at the 2000 census. Geography Rolling Meadows is located at (42.076209, -88.025911)GR1. , corporate headquarters and five U.S.-based manufacturing plants. Charles designs, manufactures and sells quality, innovative solutions worldwide through its Telecommunications, Marine and Industrial Groups. For further information, please visit http://www.charlesindustries.com or call (847) 806-6300. |
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