UTStarcom Launches End-to-End FTTx Product Suite
New Platform Extends the Capabilities of UTStarcom's Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON) Platform
CHICAGO, June 19, 2007 - UTStarcom, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTSI), a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced an extension of its Fiber-to-the-X (FTTx) product suite, a platform delivering a rich mix of revenue-generating applications for next-generation voice, video and data services. The new products make their debut at UTStarcom's booth (#4068) at NXTCOMM, June 18-21, 2007, in Chicago.
As an extension of UTStarcom's Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON) platform that was announced in 2005, the FTTx product line provides capital preservation and the flexibility for service providers to transition from hybrid fiber and copper networks to all fiber networks - covering a full spectrum of deployment scenarios. The suite also offers an end-to-end IP architecture that provides highly capable products with low capex and opex.
"As an all-encompassing technology, the FTTx portfolio offers a rich set of services that enable optical network units (ONUs) to accommodate both residential and enterprise networking needs," said James Mao, vice president and general manager of the broadband business unit at UTStarcom, Inc. "The ONU integrated into our FTTx product suite provides a highly scalable platform that can deliver Gigabit Ethernet interface to each user."
There are five key technology solutions that make up the product suite, including the iAN8K(TM) B1000 Multimedia Network Edge, BBS 4000 Optical Line Terminal (OLT), iAN8K(TM) B110 IPDSLAM, iAN8K(TM) B120 ADSL2+ and VoIP Combo and BBS 1000+ OLT. UTStarcom has also added two critical new products to the platform: the iAN8K(TM) B1000 - a field proven, carrier-class Unified Multi-Service Access platform that supports various services, including DSL and PON applications - and the BBS 4000 - a carrier class, high-density, FTTx platform.
Carriers' largest and most profitable market segment is the "triple play" bundled service offering of voice, video and data to residential customers. The iAN8K(TM) 1000 allows service providers to seamlessly migrate their current networks to provide the next-generation of broadband offerings, such as IPTV, VoIP and high-speed internet access, while maintaining legacy TDM services and applications. iAN8K(TM) 1000 also has the ability to offer these services from an integrated platform, which inversely decreases the capex and opex, while offering high-performance switching and advanced video streaming support features.
A vital component and transport mechanism of the platform, the BBS 4000 is an OLT that provides a direct optical interface to the Ethernet/IP network core. By partnering with UTStarcom's ONU, it completes the optical last mile, which enables the product to be an efficient optical access and transport platform. BBS 4000 offers a cost-effective triple play transport, customized broadband service offerings, flexible provisioning and effective Layer3 Ethernet Switching no matter which ONU is utilized.
"We are excited to be introducing this comprehensive FTTx platform into UTStarcom's product portfolio at NXTCOMM," said Brian Caskey, vice president of worldwide marketing for UTStarcom, Inc. "As the company's global client base expands, we need to offer innovative, full-service products that meet and exceed the broadband infrastructure requirements of our clients and their customers."
About UTStarcom, Inc.
UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The company sells its broadband, wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and design operations in the United States, Canada, China, Korea and India. UTStarcom is a FORTUNE 1000 company.
For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at www.utstar.com.
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