C-COR Electronics Secures Orders for Chile's Multimedia Network Expansion

Strategic Insights -

C-COR Electronics, Inc., a leading provider of electronic equipment for communications networks, has received substantial orders for its FlexNet Line Extenders and Bridger Amplifiers as part of the expansion of the multimedia interactive network in Santiago, Chile. Compania de Telecomunicaciones de Chile, S.A. (CTC), the country's traditional telephone company, has ordered an additional 5,400 Line Extenders, bringing the total to 7,290, along with 3,500 Bridger Amplifiers. C-COR's equipment will supply signals to approximately 500,000 homes in Santiago and is part of CTC's plan to become a multimedia company offering various services.

Key Takeaways:

  • C-COR Electronics has received orders for 5,400 additional FlexNet Line Extenders, bringing the total to 7,290, and 3,500 Bridger Amplifiers for the multimedia network expansion in Santiago, Chile.
  • The orders are placed by Compania de Telecomunicaciones de Chile, S.A. (CTC), formerly the Compania de Telefonos de Chile, as part of their plan to become a multimedia company.
  • CTC's network expansion covers a significant portion of the city, with the potential to supply signals to approximately 500,000 homes.
  • C-COR will provide product training, design, and field engineering services for the installation and construction of the network.
  • The project is expected to be completed by mid-1996 and will involve the expansion of the network into other cities in Chile over a period of 3-5 years.
  • CTC plans to offer various multimedia services, including video conferencing, home shopping, home banking, video on demand, and distance learning services.
  • C-COR has a long history, founded over 40 years ago, and designs and manufactures equipment used in various communications networks worldwide.

Statistics:

  • 750 MHz FlexNet Line Extenders and Bridger Amplifiers ordered for the multimedia network expansion.
  • 7,290 total FlexNet Line Extenders ordered by CTC.
  • 5,400 additional FlexNet Line Extenders ordered in the latest transaction.
  • 3,500 Bridger Amplifiers ordered for the network expansion.
  • Construction expected to continue for 3-5 years as the network expands into other cities in Chile.
  • Approximate 500,000 homes to receive signal supply from the network expansion.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire - August 8, 1995
  • C-COR Electronics, Inc.