Nokia Accelerates Deployment of RBOC's Broadband Networks with Industry's Most Aggressive Strategy for Optimized Network Architecture.Business/Technology Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2000 Most Powerful 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. Enables Optimized Network Architecture Complemented with Both Broadband Fixed and Wireless Functionality Nokia (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NOK NOK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Norwegian Krone. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ), a world leader in the supply of Digital Subscriber Line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and (DSL) products and technologies, today announced the latest and most powerful release of its Nokia D50 DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer A Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) allows telephone lines to make faster connections to the Internet. It is a network device, located near the customer's location, that connects multiple customer Digital Subscriber Lines (DSLs) to a high-speed Internet ). Advanced features of release 6.0 include a suite of broadband wireline services and enhanced network management functionality enabling optimized network architectures. Coupled with Nokia's latest broadband wireless solution announcement, the company solidifies its leadership position offering the industry's largest and most comprehensive selection of broadband fixed and wireless access solutions. "The Nokia D50 DSLAM gives our RBOC (Regional Bell Operating Company) The Bell telephone companies that were spun off of AT&T by court order in 1984 (the Divestiture). Also known as the "Baby Bells," the initial seven RBOCs were Nynex, Bell Atlantic, BellSouth, Southwestern Bell, US West, customers a real competitive edge by offering them a true and comprehensive portfolio of differentiated wireline and wireless services to serve all tiers of their market," said Olli Oittinen, Senior Vice President, Nokia Broadband Systems. "Our leading suite of wireline DSL products has been further enhanced with release 6.0, giving our RBOC customers the flexibility and speed of deployment necessary to compete and win in today's increasingly dynamic DSL market." With Nokia's complete line of broadband solutions, carriers can now build integrated broadband networks that are flexible (multi-service), scalable and support rapid deployment. Nokia's leading suite of wireline DSL and wireless broadband solutions makes it possible for carriers to best their competition by offering the most convenience and flexibility in broadband access regardless of location and desired application. Subscribers can now choose from fixed access (ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line , G.lite, SDSL See DSL. SDSL - Single-line Digital Subscriber Line , IDSL See DSL. ) and wireless ADSL (with the Nokia MW 1122 home gateway). With the introduction of wireless broadband solutions, Nokia now offers a high-performance, last-mile wireless solution to quickly and economically deploy broadband services. In addition, the latest Nokia DSLAM release is powered by even more DSL access options and solutions designed to decrease carrier deployment costs. "The DSL marketplace is entering a period of rapid growth, with providers moving from the network buildout stage into true mass market deployments. At the same time, providers must begin to think in terms of value-added services that will differentiate them in an increasingly competitive market," said Pat Hurley, DSL Analyst, TeleChoice. "With DSL deployments expected to exceed nine million users in the next three years, service providers need equipment that is flexible, scalable and supports rapid service deployment in varied service areas. Solutions like the latest release of the Nokia D50 DSLAM help service providers address all of these concerns." The D50 6.0 Broadband Network now supports the following advanced features: SDSL+ With the introduction of the eight port SDSL8+ line card, carriers can deliver SDSL at a rate of 144kbps to 2.3Mbps. In a future release, this card will support Inverse multiplexing of up to four SDSL lines supporting speeds up to 9.2 mbps. The SDSL8+ will work with the Nokia M6652 ISU (inverse multiplexing unit, the Nokia M6651 SSU (Single Line Service Unit), and is backward compatible with existing SDSL CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment . ATM Quality of Service (QoS) Functionality positions the D50 as a 3rd Generation DSLAM. This new feature provides the capability to provide multiple services (ADSL, SDSL, IDSL, G.lite) over a single copper pair. ATM QoS functionality with the D50 platform includes multiple service classes, traffic policing and shaping, congestion control and avoidance, connection admission control and OAM and performance monitoring. DS1 Line Card is a new type of line card that facilitates a variety of low cost carrier services while extending broadband network coverage. This four port line card enables the delivery of broadband data, video and up to 24 voice lines over a single DS1 transport. The DS1 line card can also be used to deliver T1 and fractional T1 for frame relay voice and data services over the ATM network. Frame relay services and network internetworking is also supported by the DS1 line card. The DS1 line card can extend the last-mile delivery of fixed based data services over the carrier's existing transmission network. For example, the DS1 Line card can be used to transport IP media services over microwave radio instead of copper, thus extending service beyond what might be inaccessible by DSL. Additionally, carriers serving customers via the Digital Loop Carrier In telephone communications, a technology that increases the number of channels in the local loop by converting analog signals to digital and multiplexing them back to the end office. (DLC) can also extend the reach of broadband services. The DLC acts as a repeater but still can support up to 24 voice lines per DS1 interface. Broadband @ the speed of demand Nokia recently unveiled its wireless broadband strategy and wireless router products as well as general availability of the ADSL remote terminals for home office and business. Nokia offers a range of broadband solutions that are optimized for different markets and applications and that enable carriers to rapidly build broadband networks that reach a larger customer base. By deploying an integrated suite of solutions, both wired and wireless, carriers can cost effectively deploy world-class, large-scale broadband voice and data networks. Wireless Broadband Solutions: Nokia's high performance wireless access networks enable providers to deploy broadband solutions faster and with less up-front investment and market risk than alternative solutions. With the introduction of Nokia RoofTop Wireless Routing and the Nokia CityHopper Broadband Wireless Access solution, wireless broadband networks can be deployed incrementally and driven by demand. They put control of the network deployment and roll-out into the providers' hands, allowing them to serve a broader market than currently addressed with wired infrastructure alone. Wireless DSL Connectivity: With wireless connectivity as an exciting option for bandwidth access, Nokia is on the forefront of wireless DSL. Providing high-speed, wireless Internet connectivity, the MW 1122 greatly simplifies access to data services within the home. Combining two of the most exciting communications technologies today-Wireless LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. (WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network ) and Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (communications, protocol) Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line - (ADSL, or Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Loop) A form of Digital Subscriber Line in which the bandwidth available for downstream connection is significantly larger then for upstream. (ADSL)-the MW provides multimegabit, wireless connectivity that can support multiple devices, thus making it an ideal solution for a small office/home office See SOHO. (SOHO) environment. About Nokia Nokia is paving the way to the Mobile Information Society with its innovative products and solutions. The company is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks, related services as well as multimedia terminals. In 1999, Nokia's net sales totaled EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 19.8 billion (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 19.9 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges and employs more than 56 000 people. |
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