Rogers Wireless Deploys ANDA Networks to Deliver Cost-Effective Wireless Backhaul Capabilities
23 March 2006
ANDA Networks, the leader in carrier-class solutions for fiber and copper-based access networks, today announced that Rogers Wireless has deployed ANDA EtherTone(TM) solutions to deliver converged broadband data and next-gen IP services such as VoIP, streaming video and music over standard Ethernet connections for their customers. By deploying award-winning ANDA EtherTone platforms, Rogers Wireless can cost-effectively upgrade their existing base stations for IP services using ANDA Ethernet over copper solutions.
Based on deployments during the last half of 2005, Rogers has deployed ANDA's EtherTone platforms on revenue generating networks across Canada to offer high-speed data and IP services to several Canadian provinces. In meeting the varying connectivity needs of wireless as well as wireline carriers, ANDA's EtherTone solutions are used to connect locations within the same metropolitan area, provinces or states, between Canada and the U.S., or worldwide. By using ANDA's EtherTone platforms carriers now provide scalable, on-demand bandwidth for their business customers with near 100% service availability.
"The market for wireless broadband connectivity is expanding rapidly across Canada, and a significant part of that growth is due to our key partnership with Rogers Wireless to enable cost effective coverage," said Frasier Moffat, Regional Sales Director, Canada for ANDA Networks. "As we upgrade their networks to accommodate new enhanced data and video applications such as broadband wireless data, ringtones, music, and video messaging, ANDA's EtherTone platforms provide a scalable way to meet our wireless customers' growing needs for cost-effective bandwidth, coverage and mobility."
ANDA's EtherEdge 4000(TM) series edge aggregation system and EtherReach 2000(TM) access platforms give Rogers Wireless the ability to offer a variety of data and next generation IP services, such as VoIP, streaming video and video conferencing, while using a common network infrastructure. By using an Ethernet over copper-based approach, carriers can extend their networks with significantly lower up-front capital expenditures over existing infrastructure to provide a Return-On-Investment (ROI) typically within 3-4 months. ANDA's EtherTone solutions deliver business-grade Ethernet with the reliability of traditional private line and/or SONET infrastructure enabling carriers to offer Service Level Agreements (SLAs) on a per service class basis, all over a single physical Ethernet connection per customer.
"Rogers Wireless is an innovative key player and powerful influencer in the broadband wireless services landscape," said Charles Kenmore, President and CEO of ANDA Networks. "Rogers Wireless represents a successful ANDA carrier deployment as part of our accelerating global momentum to enable carriers a near ubiquitous Ethernet service over not only copper and fiber but now to complement new wireless technologies."
ANDA EtherTone solutions provide cost-effective Ethernet access, aggregation and transport for consolidating Managed Ethernet Private lines such as E-Line and E-LAN, and now wireless backhaul applications, such as WiMAX, WiFi or cellular extensions for business customers requiring a simple Ethernet interface at the customer premise with connection into the Packet Switched Network.
ANDA will highlight its EtherReach and overall EtherTone solutions at TelecomNEXT in Las Vegas on March 20-22, 2006 at Booth #325.
About ANDA Networks
Founded in 1998 with company headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, ANDA Networks provides carrier-class solutions for delivering cost-effective communication services across both fiber- and copper-based Access Networks worldwide. ANDA's portfolio of solutions includes EtherTone(TM), a family of products that enables carriers to deliver Ethernet, VoIP, and Circuit-to- Packet services over existing copper and fiber infrastructure by leveraging highly economical Ethernet technology, and the Universal Access Platform(R) for carriers to provide legacy communication services while facilitating flexible, economical migration to next-generation networks. For more information on ANDA Networks, visit http://www.andanetworks.com .
Media Contact: Company Contact:
John C. Tran Greg Gum
Neale-May & Partners ANDA Networks, Inc.
650-328-5555 ext. 277 408-519-4847
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Source: prnewswire
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