Bermuda Telephone Deploys Fiber Optic-Based Telephone Network with Marconi Communications

Strategic Insights -

Bermuda Telephone is embracing the latest technology in telecommunications by deploying a fiber optic-based telephone network throughout the island. This innovative network, built with Marconi Communications' SmartPhotoniX OSR(TM) multi-service SONET multiplexers, will provide integrated high-speed Internet access, voice, data, and video communications capabilities to both business and residential subscribers. The deployment of SONET rings at the OC-3 line rate, with the ability to upgrade to the OC-12 line rate as needed, ensures a scalable and adaptable infrastructure that can support the evolving needs of the island's communications network.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bermuda Telephone is investing in a fiber optic-based telephone network to provide advanced communication services to residents and businesses.
  • The network will be built using Marconi Communications' SmartPhotoniX OSR(TM) multi-service SONET multiplexers, offering integrated high-speed Internet access, voice, data, and video communications capabilities.
  • The SONET rings will be deployed at the OC-3 line rate, with the ability to upgrade to the OC-12 line rate as needed, ensuring scalability and adaptability.
  • The platform will enable Bermuda Telephone to deliver various services, including high-speed PRI ISDN data communications, LAN connections using 10Base-T Ethernet, IP communications, VPNs for businesses or large organizations, and direct connectivity to an ATM backbone.
  • Marconi Communications has partnered with The Lewis Group to serve as the systems integrator on the contract, and all engineering, furnishing, and installation will be performed by The Lewis Group.
  • Marconi Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of GEC, a world leader in smart broadband optical networks, access equipment, switching technology for the Internet, and network integration.
  • GEC has a significant presence in Europe, the United States, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific Region, and has partners in over 140 countries.

Statistics:

  • Bermuda Telephone will deploy a fiber optic-based telephone network throughout the island.
  • The network will be built using Marconi Communications' SmartPhotoniX OSR(TM) multi-service SONET multiplexers.
  • The SONET rings will be deployed at the OC-3 line rate, with the ability to upgrade to the OC-12 line rate as needed.
  • The platform will support the delivery of various services, including high-speed PRI ISDN data communications and VPNs for businesses or large organizations.

Sources:

  • "Bermuda Telephone Deploys Fiber Optic-Based Telephone Network" (Business Wire, October 29, 1999)
  • Marconi Communications Press Release on SmartPhotoniX OSR(TM) (undated)
  • GEC Press Release on Acquisition of U.S.-based FORE Systems (undated)