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MFS Communications Co. Receives Approval for Fiber Optic Ring in Frankfurt, Germany

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MFS Communications Co., a leading provider of fiber optic networks, has announced the receipt of approval to construct a 10 kilometer fiber optic ring in Frankfurt, Germany, the country's financial capital. This is the company's fourth international installation, following two in the London area and one in Stockholm, Sweden. MFS will be the first private carrier to construct and operate a fiber network to serve third-party business customers in Germany. The network will use 155 Mbps synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) technology and is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 1995.

Key Takeaways:

  • MFS Communications Co. has received approval to construct a 10 kilometer fiber optic ring in Frankfurt, Germany, its fourth international installation.
  • The network will be the first private carrier-operated fiber network to serve third-party business customers in Germany.
  • MFS will use 155 Mbps synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) technology in the ring.
  • The network is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 1995.
  • Germany's Deutsche Telekom is making a major commitment to fiber as its medium of choice in an effort to fend off growing competition.
  • British Telecom is partnering with Viag, a diversified German energy and chemicals group, to offer data services throughout a 4,000 kilometer fiber optic network in Germany.
  • AT&T is also looking for a partner to enter the German market.

Statistics:

  • 10 kilometers: length of the fiber optic ring in Frankfurt, Germany
  • 2: number of MFS international installations in the London area
  • 1: number of MFS international installations in Stockholm, Sweden
  • 155 Mbps: speed of the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) technology used in the ring
  • 1995: expected completion year of the network (third quarter)
  • 4,000 kilometers: length of the fiber optic network offered by British Telecom and Viag
  • 1998: scheduled privatization year of the German telecommunications market (Jan. 1)

Sources:

  • MFS Communications Co. announcement (date not specified)
  • FON, March 6, p. 8 (for information on Deutsche Telekom's fiber commitment)
  • (Note: No other sources are mentioned in the provided text)

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