Ericsson has been selected by Greek wireline operator Vivodi Telecom to deliver 10,000 ADSL 2+ lines using Ericsson's Ethernet DSL Access solution, providing new broadband capabilities to Vivodi Telecom subscribers.
Through this co-operation with Ericsson, Vivodi Telecom will build an advanced broadband access network using Ericsson's Ethernet DSL Access solution, allowing the operator to deliver triple-play services of data, voice and video over one common infrastructure.
The order includes an end-to-end broadband access solution, with a network management system, project management and installation, integration and commissioning services for Vivodi Telecom's existing network. Spare parts replacement; second and third-level support services and competence development training are also included.
Sofia Kounenaki-Efraimoglou, President and Managing Director, Vivodi Telecom, says: "Broadband is a field in which we invest systematically, based on our philosophy of offering integrated, state-of-the-art telecommunications solutions. Ericsson's Ethernet DSL Access solution will reinforce the quality and competitiveness of our services and enable us to offer new, advanced services such as triple play to our subscribers."
Bill Zikou, President, Ericsson South East Europe, says: "We are pleased that Vivodi Telecom has selected Ericsson as the supplier for this Ethernet DSL Access solution, in order to offer advanced services to its customers. This agreement is further confirmation of our partnership with Vivodi Telecom and demonstrates again our commitment to the development of the Greek broadband market."
Ethernet DSL Access uses the most scalable DSLAM on the market. Its innovative design lets operators offer triple-play services to home and office environments in a cost-efficient and future-proof way. The entire order will be delivered to Vivodi Telecom during 2005, with expansion options for 2006.
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About Vivodi Telecom
Vivodi Telecom, founded in March 2001, is the first private telecommunications provider in Greece providing to both residential and business customers a wide range of integrated telecommunication services. It is the first company in Greece that developed a privately owned DSL network In Athens, Thessaloniki and other major cities, launching innovative fixed telephony and DSL (Internet & Telephony) services. Vivodi Telecom being a pioneer in the field of telecommunications aims through the finalisation of its fiber optics network installation, to provide triple play (Video, Voice, Data) services, in up to 24Mbps transfer speeds, through the ADSL 2+technology.
Further information about Vivodi Telecom can be found on the company's website: www.vivodi.gr
About Ericsson's Ethernet DSL Access Solution
Ericsson's EDA solution is the most widely deployed IP/Ethernet DSLAM with over 60 contracts globally, utilizing the latest ADSL2+ technology with Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, Ethernet aggregation switches and BRAS. Ericsson's Ethernet DSL Access (EDA) solution is the cornerstone of Ericsson's Public Ethernet Broadband access offering. Featuring compact and modular IP DSLAM that scales from as little as 12 lines to 7,000 lines per single IP DSLAM node, making it suitable for both large and small sites. It is also temperature-hardened, making it ideal for outdoor deployments. EDA supports multi standards ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, as well as multi-annexes A, M and L on the same subscriber line. This means one single hardware solution covers the entire broadband services and network resulting in lower CAPEX and OPEX costs for the operator.
Read more about Ericsson's Ethernet DSL Access at www.ericsson.com/publicethernet
