Redback Networks Inc., an Ericsson company that makes
video-centric routers for 75 percent of the world's largest
triple-play networks, today announced it has been selected by Neuf
Cegetel, the leading alternative telecom operator in France, to build
its next generation fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) aggregation network for
both residential and business services.
Neuf Cegetel is the largest alternative carrier in France serving
more than three million broadband subscribers and 150,000 corporate
sites. Neuf Cegetel's broadband network reaches more than 70% of
France's 62+ million people. Under the new deal, Redback and Ericsson
will deploy and maintain Redback SmartEdge(R) 1200 multi-service edge
routers to aggregate optical access nodes into a high speed, 10 Gbps
metro Ethernet network.
"Building a nationwide fiber network across France will allow Neuf
Cegetel to introduce a new set of high-bandwidth communications
services for both consumers and businesses. Redback's SmartEdge 1200
multi-service edge routers are an ideal platform to manage data,
voice, video and mobility services over fiber networks," said Pierre
Alain Allemand, General Manager of the Network Division at Neuf
Cegetel.
"This major contract demonstrates how Redback and Ericsson's
combined expertise can drive their customers toward higher levels of
technology excellence," said Guy Roussel, President of Ericsson
France.
"Video and mobility are driving a new wave of network upgrades
across France and Europe," said Magnus Almquist, Vice President, EMEA
Sales and Operations, Redback Networks.
Redback manages more than 54 percent of all broadband subscribers
in France. Sixteen of the top 20 telephone carriers worldwide already
use the SmartEdge router platform to deliver a mix of broadband, phone
and TV services to more than 63 million subscribers. Top wireline
carriers deploying SmartEdge include AT&T, British Telecom, China
Telecom, China Netcom, ChungHwa Telecom (Taiwan), eAccess (Japan),
France Telecom, Korea Telecom, Telefonica, and Turk Telecom, among the
more than 200 carriers worldwide.
About Redback Networks
An Ericsson company since January 2007 (NASDAQ:ERIC), Redback
Networks helps manage triple-play services for 63 million subscribers
and 16 of the top 20 telephone carriers worldwide. Redback's
multi-service routing platform delivers next generation broadband
services such as VoIP, IPTV, On-Demand Video, and on-line gaming.
Redback Networks has more than 500 carrier customers worldwide and is
based in San Jose, CA. For more information, visit www.redback.com.
About Ericsson
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet
communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing
innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping
to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. Read
more at http://www.ericsson.com.
Redback and SmartEdge are registered trademarks of Redback
Networks Inc. The information in this press release contains
statements regarding Redback's current product plans. Planned product
offerings may be updated, changed or modified. Customers may elect to
purchase specific Redback product offerings when such products are
made commercially available. The information presented in this release
is not intended to imply that Redback will make such products
available in all areas that is operates.
