Ikanos Supplies VDSL2 chipset for Calix

Ikanos Communications is supplying its VDSL2 chipset for use in the Calix E-series IP Service Edge Node (SEN), an IP-based, Fiber-to-the-Node (FTTN) platform.Ikanos said the multi-mode operation of its chipsets offer interoperability with deployed VDSL2, VDSL1, ADSL2+ and ADSL CPE on a per port basis, with auto-detect capability. Line cards based on such multi-mode chipsets can enable carriers to smoothly transition nodes, remote terminals and central offices to VDSL2 technology, while minimizing upgrade costs. http://www.ikanos....

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Turk Telekom Expands DSL Rollout with Alcatel

Turk Telekom, Turkey's incumbent fixed operator, selected Alcatel to supply 472,500 Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL). The deployment, which started in April, will be completed in the second half of 2006.Alcatel has been a longstanding partner of Turk Telekom, having already deployed two million DSL ports in 82 cities in the country.http://www.alcatel....

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Verizon to Offer 100 Mbps Broadband Home Router by Actiontec

Verizon will supply a new broadband home router manufactured by Actiontec Electronics to new customers of its FiOS broadband and video services.Verizon said the new router -- designed and built to Verizon's specifications -- forms the basis of its digital home architecture. The router is capable of providing connectivity to the FiOS network at speeds of up to 100 Mbps, leverages existing in-home wiring (Multimedia over Coax Alliance - MoCA), and...

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Fujitsu Adds Airspan WiMAX to Broadband Wireless Portfolio

Fujitsu Network Communications added AirSpan Networks' WiMAX solution to its portfolio for North American service providers. Under the terms of a new agreement with Airspan Networks, Fujitsu has obtained the rights to resell their entire portfolio of WiMAX AS.MAX broadband access products in North America. Fujitsu will offer large- and small-scale base station solutions as well as indoor, outdoor and Wi-Fi enabled Customer Premises Equipment (CPE).The Fujitsu-offered AS.MAX solution also incorporate advanced network features that make it possible...

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ECI Telecom Plans GPON for Q4

ECI Telecom announced a series of Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) offerings for its broadband access platforms, which are deployed in numerous networks worldwide.The single-shelf solution eliminates the need to add or replace equipment. The interchangeable GPON-based cards can be implemented in ECI's broadband offerings including its IP-based Hi-FOCuS 5 MSAG and Outside Plant ONU products such as the G-PoweRAM and MiniShelf, as well as a wide range of ONTs which are designed for customer premises and serve residential and business users.ECI...

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New Foundry Switches Target Acceleration and Security of IP, Web and Triple Play

Foundry Networks introduced a new family of ultra-high-performance ServerIron application switches to meet the growing demand for secure and optimized delivery of Web and Triple Play services. The new family of ServerIron switches features Foundry's new generation application processor and ASIC technology to deliver scalable performance up to 350,000 connections per second and 12 Gbps of application level throughput. The switches are available in three modular chassis models, starting with a compact Two-Rack Unit (2RU) high 3-slot chassis to a...

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Verizon Business Offers Managed WLAN Service

Verizon Business will begin offering a new managed WLAN service to enable large corporate and government customers to extend the reach of their networks within office buildings, factories and other locations. The Verizon Business Managed Wireless LAN (WLAN) Service addresses all aspects of a WLAN deployment and provides a platform for the introduction of future applications, such as voice-over-WLAN. The Verizon Business Managed Wireless LAN Service uses hardware developed by Aruba Networks. Built-in security features, such as centralized network...

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CacheLogic Appoints New CEO

CacheLogic, a supplier of P2P traffic management, announced the appointment of Pat Chapman-Pincher as CEO. Pat was previously the President of UUNET International, with executive management responsibilities for all operations in Europe, Asia and Latin America. She was also a Senior Vice President at WorldCom and Director of Commercial Operations at MFS International.http://www.cachelogic....

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Verizon / DIRECTV Bundle Reaches 415,000 Customers

Verizon has signed up more than 415,000 customers to bundle DIRECTV all-digital entertainment with their Verizon calling and DSL services. During Q1, there were 66,000 Verizon customers signing up for the bundle.Verizon and DIRECTV signed a marketing agreement two years ago.Verizon said the DIRECTV choice is aimed at markets where its new all-fiber network is not yet available.http://www.verizon.nethttp://www.directv....

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Senate Commerce Committee Drops Net Neutrality from Communications Bill

The Senate Commerce Committee voted not to include Net Neutrality provisions in the proposed "Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006" (SB 2686), which is now making its way to the Senate floor. The vote was evenly split (11-11), which meant the provision could not be included in the bill.The proposed bill, which was sponsored by Sens. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), seeks to reform the cable franchise process by establishing a national franchise, enabling telcos to enter the television market...

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ClearMesh Combines Wireless Optical + Mesh for Metro Nets

ClearMesh Networks, a start-up based in Pasadena, California, unveiled a wireless optical mesh networking solution capable of delivering business-class services at 5-100 Mbps without requiring licensed spectrum.The ClearMesh Metro Grid technology aims to extend the reach of metro Ethernet networks, where lateral expansion of fiber would require significant up-front investment and months for deployment. The company is also positioning its technology...

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Fujitsu Introduces Its Mobile WiMAX System-on-Chip

Fujitsu Microelectronics America announced its Mobile WiMAX System-on-Chip (SoC) based on its 90nm process technology.The Fujitsu mobile WiMAX SoC, which is especially well-suited for PC cards and mobile devices, is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.16e-2005 Mobile WiMAX standard. The company's first generation mobile WiMAX SoC includes the following features:Highly integrated, scalable1024 Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) OFDMA PHY and full MAC processorsAdaptive modulation schemes including 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, and BPSKInterface for MIMO RF modules90nm...

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