Korea Telecom Deploys Nortel Networks' Local Internet Solution

Korea Telecom, the nation's leading service provider, has deployed a comprehensive Local Internet solution from Nortel Networks to meet the demands of its rapidly expanding Internet market. The solution, valued at approximately US$105 million, includes broadband Internet access and IP services, and is designed to enable Korea Telecom to aggregate and manage one of the world's largest DSL deployments - more than 1.2 million subscribers.

Key Takeaways:

• Korea Telecom has deployed Nortel Networks' Shasta 5000 Broadband Service Node (BSN) to aggregate and manage over 1.2 million DSL subscribers.
• The solution will enable Korea Telecom to deliver customized, value-added IP-based services to Korean residences and businesses.
• The Nortel Networks Universal Edge IMAS (Intelligent Multiservice Access System) is being used to provide flexible, high-capacity DSL access concentration and fast, reliable transmission capabilities.
• The 'subscriber edge' is the strategic high ground for Korea Telecom, where awareness of individual IP subscriber identities will allow for personalized services and customer satisfaction.
• The solution has the capacity to service more than 3.2 million subscribers and is part of Nortel Networks' Local Internet initiative designed to power the subscriber edge of the network.

Statistics:

• Value of the contract: approximately US$105 million
• Number of DSL subscribers: over 1.2 million
• Capacity of the solution: more than 3.2 million subscribers
• Number of regional carriers and broadband innovators deploying Shasta 5000 BSN: 4 (ChungHwa Telecom, Telstra, Tokyo Metallic, and Korea Telecom)

Sources:

• "Korea Telecom Deploys Nortel Networks' Local Internet Solution", Korea Telecom, November 21, 2000
• "Nortel Networks Announces $105 Billion Contract with Korea Telecom", Nortel Networks press release, November 21, 2000 (via Canada NewsWire)