Nokia Chosen by Telenor as Supplier for Broadband DSL Equipment.Business Editors / High-Tech Writers HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2001 Nokia, 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 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 ) products and technology, has signed a framework agreement with Telenor Telecom in Norway as a supplier of high-speed Broadband DSL access equipment. Under this agreement, which covers the next two years, Nokia will supply the Nokia D50e 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 (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. ), a range of Nokia ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line network terminals, Nokia NetAct management solution for broadband networks  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. and Nokia LoopMaster products. DSL is a technology that enables higher bandwidth over copper lines for additional services such as streaming media, secure remote work and fast Internet access at connection speeds that typically range from 1.5 Mbps to 6/8Mbps. In combination with other technologies such as Wireless LAN, home users can benefit from wireless high-speed Internet access. "Telenor Telecom will continue to introduce solutions designed to enable companies to strengthen their level of competitiveness and to make everyday life easier for private individuals," said Ole Henrik Waldenstr0m, Telenor Telecom's Director. "With the scaleable Nokia DSL solution we will rapidly be able to meet the demands of our customers." "Norway already has the highest density of ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. in the world and Nokia's DSL solution enables the introduction of broadband IP services," said Morten Graesli, Managing Director Nokia Norway. "With faster connections comes richer services such as voice, data, messaging, Web access, video, television and e-commerce. Nokia's proven Broadband IP Access system is already in service with major customers on all continents and we are delighted to sign this agreement with Telenor." Nokia's global broadband DSL position is stronger than ever with its latest DSL customer announcements. Nokia's broadband solution, featuring the D50 DSLAM and LoopMaster, is deployed in over 4,500 central offices worldwide whose telecom networks reach 90 million homes and business. Nokia's DSLAM and loop manager are deploying DSL across five continents. Telenor is the leading telecom, IT and media company in Norway and offers a full range of basic and advanced telecom services Advanced Telecom Services is a 800 and 900 number and text message service bureau with headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Advanced Telecom Services also has subsidiary offices in London, Prague, Dublin, and Vancouver. It formerly had an office in Taipei. . From a strong position in the home market where Telenor has built one of the most modern telecom infrastructures in the world, the company pursues international opportunities in specific areas, such as mobile communication, satellite communication, TV-distribution, Internet services, international telephony and media-related services with current operations in more than 25 countries. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges. Note to Editors: ADSL (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. ) is a higher-speed alternative to Integrated Services Digital Network Integrated services digital network (ISDN) A generic term referring to the integration of communications services transported over digital facilities such as wire pairs, coaxial cables, optical fibers, microwave radio, and satellites. (ISDN) and analogue modems, utilizing the copper wiring that already connects each home. Besides higher bandwidth, ADSL has another advantage for consumers: a single twisted pair can carry both voice calls (using existing analogue lines) and high-speed digital data, while also providing always-on connectivity. The Nokia D50e for ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute, Sophia Antipolis technical park, Nice, France, www.etsi.org) A non-profit membership organization founded in 1988, dedicated to standardizing information and communication technologies (ICT) throughout Europe. markets is a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) which provides broadband services over existing copper access lines. Operators can now provide customers with efficient, simultaneous broadband network access and traditional telephone services. In essence, the Nokia D50e makes connections faster and more reliable for both business and residential users. With its two-stage architecture, Nokia D50e is a cost-optimized solution based on ATM multiplexer technology and is suitable both for large central office and small outdoor cabinet installation. |
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