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Agilent Technologies Selected by Bell Atlantic for DSL High-Speed Data Services Rollout

Strategic Insights

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Bell Atlantic's aggressive plan to deploy high-speed data services, Bell Atlantic Infospeed DSL, to homes and small businesses is set to utilize Agilent Technologies' ADSL handheld service verification tools. The selection is intended to support the Regional Bell Operating Company's (RBOC) installation and maintenance groups, as well as central office technicians, in their rollout of DSL technology. By the end of 1999, Bell Atlantic aims to equip more than 700 central offices with DSL technology, and by the first quarter of 2000, 1,000 central offices serving 21 million qualified lines will be equipped.

Key Takeaways:

  • Agilent Technologies' ADSL handheld service verification tools have been selected by Bell Atlantic to support the rollout of Bell Atlantic Infospeed DSL high-speed data services.
  • The tools, which include the Service Installer and Service Verifier handhelds, will enable technicians to test the ability of home DSL modems to synchronize properly with central office facilities.
  • The products provide "one-touch" measurement of margins and maximum capacity in both transmission directions, as well as line-troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Agilent's handhelds feature a modular design that enables service personnel to switch and test using different DSL chip sets to support different modem vendors and technologies.
  • The company serves markets including communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare, with net revenues of nearly $8 billion in fiscal year 1998.
  • Agilent Technologies is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components.

Statistics:

  • By the end of 1999, Bell Atlantic aims to equip more than 700 central offices with DSL technology.
  • By the first quarter of 2000, 1,000 central offices serving 21 million qualified lines will be equipped with DSL technology.
  • Both Agilent handhelds provide line-troubleshooting capabilities, including detection of load coils that have not been removed from the line.
  • The modular design of Agilent's handhelds accommodates both CAP and DMT chip set implementations and will support future chip sets for new technologies and standards.

Sources:

  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. press release, 1999
  • Bell Atlantic, "Bell Atlantic Infospeed DSL" press release, 1999
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc., "About Us" webpage, 1998

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