Netopia and NorthPoint Communications Partner to Accelerate DSL Technology Deployment

Strategic Insights -

Netopia, Inc. and NorthPoint Communications have partnered to offer a turnkey solution for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to deploy DSL technology quickly and efficiently. As part of the NorthPoint Communications One Step program, more than 30 ISPs are now offering Netopia DSL Internet connectivity equipment to their customers. This partnership aims to simplify the installation process for ISPs, allowing them to provision customers swiftly and effectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 30 ISPs have partnered with NorthPoint Communications to offer Netopia DSL Internet connectivity equipment to their customers.
  • The NorthPoint Communications One Step program provides a turnkey solution for ISPs to deploy DSL technology, streamlining the installation process.
  • Netopia's DSL technology was developed in partnership with Copper Mountain Networks, a leading manufacturer of DSL concentrators.
  • Netopia offers the widest range of CopperCompatible DSL products, including the R7100 SDSL and R3100-I IDSL Routers.
  • The partnership between Netopia and Copper Mountain enables remote monitoring and diagnostic capabilities for carriers using the CopperEdge(TM) DSL Concentrator and CopperView(TM) Network Management System.
  • Netopia's partnership with NorthPoint Communications aims to accelerate the deployment of DSL technology to small and medium-sized businesses.

Statistics:

  • 30+ ISPs are offering Netopia DSL Internet connectivity equipment to their customers as part of the NorthPoint Communications One Step program.
  • The NorthPoint Communications One Step program aims to simplify the installation process for ISPs, allowing them to provision customers in 1-2 days.
  • Netopia offers the widest range of CopperCompatible DSL products, with over 10 distinct models available.
  • The partnership between Netopia and Copper Mountain enables remote monitoring and diagnostic capabilities for carriers using the CopperEdge(TM) DSL Concentrator and CopperView(TM) Network Management System.

Sources:

  • Netopia, Press Release, August 2, 1999: "Netopia announces partnership with NorthPoint Communications to accelerate DSL technology deployment"
  • NorthPoint Communications, Press Release, August 2, 1999: "NorthPoint Communications announces One Step program to accelerate DSL deployment"
  • Copper Mountain Networks, Press Release, August 2, 1999: "Copper Mountain Networks and Netopia announce partnership to bring CopperCompatible DSL products to market"