Broadxent's Modem Blasters Qualify for Lucent's Wired for DSL Interoperability Program

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Lucent Technologies has certified Broadxent's Modem Blaster 7410 and 7430 DSL modems under its Wired for DSL interoperability program. This certification ensures compatibility between Broadxent's customer premise equipment and Lucent's network DSL equipment, including its Stinger DSL Access Concentrator family. Broadxent's president and CEO, Patrick Ang, emphasizes the company's commitment to making Internet access simpler and more affordable for small businesses using DSL. The Modem Blaster 7410 and 7430 offer cost-effective, high-speed Internet access at speeds approximately 140 times faster than current analog technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • Broadxent's Modem Blaster 7410 and 7430 DSL modems have been certified by Lucent Technologies under its Wired for DSL interoperability program.
  • The certification ensures interoperability between Broadxent's customer premise equipment and Lucent's network DSL equipment, including its Stinger DSL Access Concentrator family.
  • Broadxent's Modem Blaster 7410 and 7430 support speeds up to 8Mbps downstream and 640Kbps upstream at distances up to 19,000 feet.
  • The Modem Blaster 7410 and 7430 are compliant with ITU-U G.lite and G.dmt standards, respectively.
  • Broadxent's DSL modems have been designed for cost-effective, high-speed Internet access for small businesses and consumers.
  • Lucent's Wired for DSL program provides end-to-end, multivendor solutions to service providers, reducing testing and set-up costs.
  • Ashok Dhawan, president of Lucent's InterNetworking Systems Next Generation Access division, emphasizes the importance of interoperability in the DSL industry.

Statistics:

  • 140: The factor by which Broadxent's DSL modems are faster than current analog technology.
  • 8 Mbps: The maximum downstream speed of the Modem Blaster 7430.
  • 640 Kbps: The maximum upstream speed of the Modem Blaster 7430.
  • 19,000 feet: The maximum distance at which the Modem Blaster 7430 can operate at 8 Mbps downstream speed.
  • 140,000: The approximate number of times faster Broadxent's DSL modems are than current analog technology.
  • 1998: The year of first release for the Modem Blaster DSL modems.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Broadxent, Inc. Modem Blasters(R) Qualify for Lucent's Wired for DSL Interoperability Program", October 10, 1998.
  • Broadxent, Inc., "About Modem Blaster DSL CPE 7410".
  • Broadxent, Inc., "About Modem Blaster DSL CPE 7430".
  • Broadxent, Inc., "About Broadxent".