Orckit Communications and OAO MGTS Partner for Broadband Deployment in Moscow

Strategic Insights -

Orckit Communications Ltd., a leading provider of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) solutions, has partnered with OAO MGTS, Moscow's main local telephone company, to deploy high-speed Internet access to the businesses and residents of Moscow. This project, considered one of the largest in Russia, will utilize Orckit's FastInternet(TM) DSLAM systems, supplied by Lucent, to provide multimedia services to MGTS subscribers. The implementation of the project will allow MGTS to meet the growing demand for fast Internet connections from its business and residential customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project involves the deployment of Orckit's FastInternet(TM) DSLAM systems, supplied by Lucent, to provide high-speed Internet access to MGTS subscribers in Moscow.
  • The partnership between Orckit and OAO MGTS is considered one of the largest in Russia, with the project aiming to provide multimedia services to over 4 million business and residential customers.
  • Orckit's DSLAM system can be deployed in star, chain, and ring topologies, featuring Quality of Service (QoS) and Operation, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) capabilities.
  • The system supports various DSL flavors, including G.lite, full-rate G.dmt ADSL, SDSL, and VDSL, and complies with ETSI standards.
  • Orckit's DSL solutions are commercially deployed in more than 30 countries worldwide, with the company being a leading provider of DSL solutions.
  • OAO MGTS is the leading Local Exchange Carrier in the Moscow area, with over 4 million business and residential customers.

Statistics:

  • Over 4 million business and residential customers in Moscow will have access to high-speed Internet and multimedia services through the project.
  • Orckit's DSLAM system can be deployed in star, chain, and ring topologies, supporting various DSL flavors.
  • More than 30 countries worldwide have commercially deployed Orckit's DSL solutions.
  • OAO MGTS has over 4 million business and residential customers in the Moscow area.

Sources:

  • Orckit Communications Ltd.
  • OAO MGTS
  • Lucent
  • ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute)