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Motorola and Verizon Partner for Video Network Infrastructure

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Verizon has announced its plans to launch video services on its new fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network next year, with Motorola providing video network infrastructure and equipment. The partnership marks a significant step towards the convergence of voice, data, and video services on one network. Motorola's unique combination of technology and experience in video solutions will ensure the success of this endeavor.

Key Takeaways:

  • Motorola will provide video network infrastructure and consumer premises equipment for Verizon's FTTP network.
  • The partnership aims to deliver triple-play services, including voice, data, and video, over various network architectures.
  • Motorola's Telecom Access Solutions business will provide project management and operational and integration services for Verizon.
  • The company has provided video infrastructure technology to the telecom industry for over ten years, delivering over 700,000 independent streams of digital video.
  • Verizon plans to pass 1 million homes and businesses with the new FTTP network this year, with plans to double its deployment and launch video services next year.
  • The partnership strengthens the long-standing relationship between Motorola and Verizon, with Motorola's technology and experience in video solutions playing a crucial role in the success of the project.

Statistics:

  • Motorola delivers over 700,000 independent streams of digital video, representing over 90% of the North American installed base of xDSL video service.
  • Verizon plans to pass 1 million homes and businesses with the new FTTP network this year.
  • Verizon expects to double its FTTP deployment and launch video services over the new network in 2005.
  • Sales in 2003 for Motorola were U.S. $27.1 billion.

Sources:

  • Motorola, Inc. Press Release, dated [no date provided].
  • Verizon Press Release, dated [no date provided].
  • Verizon Online News Center, "About Verizon", [no date provided].
  • Motorola's website at http://www.motorola.com/.
  • Verizon's website at http://www.verizon.com/.
  • Verizon's News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news.

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