ADTRAN and Jetstream Partner to Offer Carrier-Class Voice Over DSL Solution

Strategic Insights -

ADTRAN, a leading provider of DSL deployment equipment, has teamed up with Jetstream, a leading provider of voice over broadband solutions, to offer a carrier-class end-to-end voice over DSL solution. This partnership involves ADTRAN licensing Jetstream's VoiceBand messaging protocol, which enables seamless interoperation with Jetstream's CPX-1000 broadband voice services platform. The solution set will feature components of ADTRAN's Total Access system, including intelligent access devices that integrate industry-leading loop technologies into high-density, Carrier-Class platforms.

Key Takeaways:

  • ADTRAN is licensing Jetstream's VoiceBand messaging protocol to enable seamless interoperation with Jetstream's CPX-1000 broadband voice services platform.
  • The combined solution will feature components of ADTRAN's Total Access system, including intelligent access devices that integrate industry-leading loop technologies into high-density, Carrier-Class platforms.
  • The partnership aims to accelerate voice over DSL deployment by combining ADTRAN's IAD strength and experience with Jetstream's leadership in the voice gateway arena.
  • The solution set will offer unparalleled flexibility, service options, and management capabilities for Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs).
  • ADTRAN's innovative features, including intelligent call routing and remote management, bring first-class functionality required to deploy voice over broadband solutions.

Statistics:

  • ADTRAN has more than 500 products that support all major digital technologies, including T3, T1, E1, Frame Relay, DDS, HDSL, HDSL2 xDSL, ISDN, and wireless transport.
  • According to Dataquest and IDC, ADTRAN holds revenue-leading positions in the Integrated Access, Frame Relay/DDS, ISDN Extension and HDSL/T1/E1 markets.
  • ADTRAN supports more than two million local loops worldwide.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "ADTRAN, Inc. and Jetstream Staff Announce Voice Over DSL Solution" (March 28, 2000)
  • ADTRAN press release, "ADTRAN and Jetstream Announce Partnership to Deliver Voice Over DSL Solution" (March 2000)
  • Jetstream website, "Jetstream's JetPowered Voice over Broadband Solution" (2000)
  • ADTRAN website, "ADTRAN's Total Access System" (2000)
  • Dataquest and IDC reports, "ADTRAN Revenue Market Share" (various dates)