Uganda Telecom Deploys Redback's SmartEdge

Uganda Telecom, the national incumbent telecommunications provider of Uganda, has deployed Redback's SmartEdge Multi-Service Edge Router to support broadband services for business and residential customers. The implementation of the SmartEdge400 service capabilities enables Uganda Telecom to deliver traditional voice service as well as video and data over one single IP-based broadband network. Financial terms were not disclosed.http://www.redb...

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MFA Forum Approves Ethernet-over-MPLS Specification

The MFA Forum announced the approval of five technical specifications, including two that address multi-service interworking. Additional specifications cover high-speed connections, ATM and Frame Relay-to-MPLS control plane interworking, and virtual trunks for ATM/MPLS control plane interworking.The Multi-Service Interworking -- Ethernet over MPLS (MFA Forum 12.0.0) specification is aimed at the delivery of Ethernet services utilizing an MPLS core...

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North American FTTH Subscribers Climb to 1 Million, 6 Million Homes Passed

The number of North American homes and businesses directly connected via end-to-end fiber now exceeds one million, according to the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). The number of homes passed and eligible for fiber service now exceeds 6 million.The growth rate is accelerating, with well over 300,000 additional homes being passed every month."In 2006, FTTH providers in the United States have...

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Ericsson Supplies GSM/GPRS Core to América Móvil in Chile

Claro Chile, a subsidiary of América Móvil, has selected Ericsson as the sole supplier of its new GSM/GPRS core network. In the turnkey project, Ericsson also delivered a series of services that facilitated the August launch of the new network, including business consultancy, design and initial installation of the network, and core optimization. Financial terms were not disclosed.http://www.ericsson....

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Cable Consortium Comments on Spectrum Acquisition, Readies Sprint JV Trial Launch

SpectrumCo, a joint venture including Comcast Corporation, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Advance/Newhouse (cable MSOs) and Sprint Nextel Communications, confirmed its winning bid of $2.37 billion for 137 wireless spectrum licenses in the FCC's recent advanced wireless services auction. Comcast's portion of the total costs to purchase the licenses is $1.29 billion. Time Warner Cable's portion of the costs is $632.2 million and Cox Communications' portion is $248.3 million.The consortium said the new spectrum provides many options and significant...

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Nokia Wins GSM Core Deal with Telefonica Moviles Peru

Nokia has implemented a complete GSM core network for Telefonica Moviles Peru -- a new customer for Nokia. As part of the deal, Nokia has provided its mobile softswitch MSC Server System, along with network planning and optimization services, training and operations support for six months. The network is supported by the multivendor, multitechnology Nokia NetAct network and service management system. http://www.nokia....

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AT&T Blue Room Expands its Content Aggregation

AT&T announced the expansion of its "Blue Room" content aggregation service as part of its strategy to link the AT&T brand to premier communications and entertainment experiences. The new AT&T blue room features exclusive music, sports and other entertainment content, along with a new Internet gaming portal.The new blue room site features a "city-environment" that will rotate throughout the year to feature different key cities. Visitors are encouraged to explore areas of the city -- such as the concert, arcade and stadium -- to access...

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BellSouth Expands pre-WiMAX Service to 2 More Markets

BellSouth announced the expansion of its pre-WiMAX broadband wireless into two new markets by late October -- select parts of Albany, Georgia and Paducah, Kentucky. Additionally, service will be expanded in the New Orleans area to include New Orleans East. With these expansions, BellSouth will offer the service in 10 Southeastern markets, including four markets recently launched in September: North Charleston, S.C.; Melbourne, Fla.; Greenville, Miss.; and Chattanooga, Tenn.BellSouth Wireless Broadband Service offers downstream speeds up to 1.5Mbps...

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Occam Networks Announces NASDAQ Listing

Shares in Occam Networks will begin trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "OCNW" on October 9, 2006. The company's common shares have been trading on the NASD Electronic Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under (OCNW).http://www.occamnetworks....

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