2005-03-15 11:22 CET Ericsson provides BayanTel with Ethernet DSL Access for faster broadband services Bayan Telecommunications, Inc. (BayanTel), a leading provider of data and communications services in the Philippines, has boosted its wireline business with the deployment of Ericsson's Ethernet DSL Access solution to Metro Manila and major provincial cities. The deployment allows BayanTel to offer high-speed connections to its customers in these areas and offer an enhanced platform of broadband services to a wider market. "The unique scalability of Ericsson's Ethernet DSL Access solution enables us to offer superior performance and high capacities to our customers in a cost efficient way, while investing in an infrastructure that is prepared for the needs of tomorrow," said David M. Rogers, BayanTel senior consultant for network operations. "At the same time, the roll-out of the Ethernet DSL Access solutions expands our reach and extends our capability to deliver high bandwidth, high speed Internet access to key commercial and business centers in Makati and Ortigas," adds Rogers. Currently the most scalable DSLAM on the market, the innovative design of the Ethernet DSL Access secures the possibility to offer triple play services - data, video and voice - to home and office environments in a cost-efficient and future-proof way. "We are pleased that our EDA solution has enabled BayanTel to upgrade their services and to offer advanced services to its customers" said Stefano O. Celsini, President & Country Manager of Ericsson Philippines. "As a long-term partner, we are fully committed to supporting BayanTel as they expand their services further to meet growing customer demand." 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/press FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Ilyana Guzman Ericsson Group Function Communications Phone: +46 8 7570781, +467196992 E-mail: [email protected] About BayanTel: BayanTel, a member of the Lopez Group of companies and one of the top 100 companies in the Philippines in terms of gross revenues, has been providing an extensive range of telecommunications offering and various voice and data application to corporate and residential customers all over the country for over 10 years. The company is also a leading provider of data communications services, such as dedicated domestic and international leased lines, framed relay services, Internet access and DSL. 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. It is also the most mature in the market with over two years of commercial experience. 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. EDA solution enables broadband operators to deploy IP/Ethernet DSLAMs at less than half of the second mile transmission cost of equivalent ATM-based DSLAMs. By avoiding concentration in the DSLAM and connecting directly to an Ethernet aggregation network, the EDA solution opens up the possibility to support high bandwidth-demanding services without DSLAM bottlenecks, while at the same time reducing transport costs ten-fold. This dramatically alters the economics of rolling out DSL and enables operators to address broadband subscribers profitably. Read more about Ericsson's Ethernet DSL Access at: www.ericsson.com/publicethernet.