Siemens and Winstar Strengthen Commitment to Delivering Broadband Services

Strategic Insights -

Siemens and Winstar have announced a multi-million dollar agreement that will enable Winstar to offer its business customers next-generation broadband services today. The partnership will deploy Siemens' Quickstream, a leading-edge last-mile broadband solution that combines broadband fixed wireless technology with an in-building voice over DSL (VoDSL) access distribution platform. This integration will allow Winstar to deliver rapid access to local and long distance phone service, Internet, video conferencing, and a host of other advanced broadband services to its commercial customers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Winstar will purchase $150 million in equipment and services from Siemens over two years as part of the agreement.
  • The partnership will deploy Siemens' Quickstream solution, which integrates broadband access equipment into network infrastructure equipment, overcoming in-house distribution and wiring challenges.
  • Accelerated Networks will contribute a complete ATM-based multiservice edge solution to Siemens Quickstream, providing connectivity to Winstar's class 5 voice switches.
  • P-Com will deliver wireless access technology jointly developed by Siemens and P-Com, using the point-to-multi-point radio that is already in use in the Winstar network.
  • The agreement is the latest development in Winstar and Siemens' ongoing strategic relationship, which began in 1997 with Winstar's purchase of point-to-multipoint fixed wireless equipment from Siemens.
  • Winstar's commitment to this relationship is reflected in its purchase of point-to-multipoint fixed wireless equipment from Siemens in 1997, and its recent expansion of Winstar's senior credit facility, which was part of $1.02 billion in financing transactions that Winstar announced last month.
  • Siemens Information and Communication Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated voice and data networks and solutions for enterprises, carriers, and service providers.

Statistics:

  • A total of $150 million in equipment and services from Siemens will be purchased by Winstar over a period of two years.
  • The agreement between Winstar and Siemens will enable Winstar to deliver its broadband services to its commercial customers with rapid access to local and long distance phone service, Internet, video conferencing, and other advanced broadband services.
  • Siemens Information and Communication Networks, Inc. employs over 73,000 employees in the U.S. and achieved sales of more than $18.1 billion in fiscal 2000.
  • The strategic relationship between Winstar and Siemens dates back to 1997, with Winstar's purchase of point-to-multipoint fixed wireless equipment from Siemens.

Sources:

  • Business Editors/High-Tech Writers, BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2000
  • Winstar Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:WCII)
  • Siemens Carrier Networks LLC
  • Accelerated Networks, Inc.
  • P-Com, Inc.
  • Siemens Information and Communication Networks, Inc.
  • Siemens AG (http://www.icn.siemens.com)