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High Wycombe, December 10, 2008
In a five-year deal, BT Group plc selected Tellabs to provide solutions for part of its groundbreaking Ethernet–based mobile backhaul service. BT Wholesale provides Managed Ethernet Access solutions for mobile operators who use BT's 21st Century Network-based service1.
“Managed Ethernet Access for Mobile Operators enables mobile operators to cope with the rapid growth in high-speed mobile data,” said Nazi. “Tellabs demonstrated the solution and capability to deliver synchronised timing capability on its terminating equipment.”
Innovating in mobile backhaul is key
Under the frame contract Tellabs will deliver its mobile backhaul solution, including the Tellabs® 8600 managed edge system, and consulting and support services. The solution has won quick and widespread traction among operators globally as a key element of Tellabs’ strategy to innovate in growth markets.
“Our mobile backhaul solution is designed to help mobile and wireline customers succeed,” said Rob Pullen, CEO and president at Tellabs. “We are pleased that we can provide an innovative solution for BT, a key player in the global communications market.”
BT is preparing itself for its customers’ migration from traditional E1 leased lines to higher-capacity, more cost-effective Ethernet-based base station connectivity. The deal with Tellabs will enable BT to meet its customers’ needs for managing data traffic growth in the network cost-efficiently.
With the innovative Tellabs 8600 system, BT can roll out its Managed Ethernet Access Service end-to-end. This infrastructure enables BT’s customers to converge all their 2G and 3G traffic across the Ethernet infrastructure.
A managed network architecture ready for an all IP-world
The Tellabs® 8660 access switch will be deployed at the mobile aggregation sites, while the Tellabs® 8605 access switch will be located at the mobile cell-sites. Tellabs’ Professional Services division is providing consultancy and network design services, complementing BT’s capabilities. The network will be managed by the Tellabs® 8000 network management system, ensuring a smooth transition from today’s TDM and ATM infrastructure to an all-IP network, in line with BT’s 21CN vision.
For examples of BT mobile operator customers see http://www.btintheloop.com/november_2008/21c_wholesale_ethernet_helps_providers_meet_mobile_broadband_demands_as_they_go_network_light
For further information, please contact:
Tellabs
Beatrice Martin-Vignerte
E-mail: beatrice.m-vignerte@tellabs.com
Tel: +44.870.238.4761