ADTRAN Announces Contract with Bell Atlantic for NEBS Compliant Dual T1 Radio

Strategic Insights -

ADTRAN, Inc., a leading provider of network deployment and access solutions, announced a contract with Bell Atlantic to provide the industry's first NEBS Level 3 compliant dual T1, license-free radio, TRACER. The TRACER radio will be deployed in various applications, including last-mile access where wireline options are difficult or unavailable. Bell Atlantic chose ADTRAN after a rigorous selection process, citing TRACER's unique functionality and deployment costs as key factors.

Key Takeaways:

  • ADTRAN has contracted with Bell Atlantic to provide the industry's first NEBS Level 3 compliant dual T1, license-free radio, TRACER.
  • TRACER will be deployed in applications such as last-mile access where wireline options are difficult or unavailable.
  • The contract was the result of a rigorous selection process, with Bell Atlantic citing TRACER's functionality and deployment costs as key factors.
  • ADTRAN's TRACER uses spread spectrum microwave technology for reliable digital delivery of dual T1 capacity at up to 30 miles point-to-point.
  • TRACER also operates license-free in the 2.4 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band, allowing immediate deployment.
  • The product comes in a choice of rackmount or mastmount configurations, fully compatible with legacy T1 products, enabling fast and easy installation.
  • ADTRAN has an existing relationship with Bell Atlantic, enabling comprehensive support for wireless applications.
  • ADTRAN has established itself as a leading provider of network deployment and access solutions, with over 500 products supporting major digital technologies.
  • ADTRAN holds revenue-leading positions in the Frame Relay/DDS, ISDN Extension, and HDSL/T1/E1 network and access markets, according to Dataquest and IDC.

Statistics:

  • Over 500 ADTRAN products support all major digital technologies, including T3, T1, E1, Frame Relay, DDS, HDSL, SDLS, xDSL, ISDN, and wireless transport.
  • ADTRAN supports more than two-million local loops worldwide.
  • ADTRAN holds revenue-leading positions in three market segments: Frame Relay/DDS, ISDN Extension, and HDSL/T1/E1 network and access markets, according to Dataquest and IDC.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, August 16, 1999
  • ADTRAN website, www.adtran.com
  • Company press release, August 16, 1999