Siemens Introduces Quickstream, an End-to-End Broadband Access Network Solution

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Siemens Carrier Networks, LLC, a subsidiary of Siemens Information and Communication Networks, Inc., has unveiled Quickstream, a comprehensive end-to-end broadband access network solution designed for wireless carriers. This innovative technology enables carriers to build wireless infrastructure, integrate broadband access networks, and deliver services directly to end-users' desktops. By combining network infrastructure equipment and broadband access equipment, Quickstream utilizes symmetrical digital subscriber line (SDSL) technology to overcome distribution and wiring challenges. The fully integrated solution allows carriers to create revenue-ready networks with one-stop shopping, easing network deployment and speeding return on investment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Quickstream is an end-to-end broadband access network solution that integrates wireless and wireline solutions, enabling carriers to deliver broadband services directly to end-users' desktops.
  • The solution uses symmetrical digital subscriber line (SDSL) technology to overcome in-house distribution and wiring challenges.
  • Quickstream enables carriers to create revenue-ready networks with one-stop shopping, easing network deployment and speeding return on investment.
  • The solution operates from 10 to 40 GHz and offers point-to-multipoint (PMP) and point-to-point (PTP) configurations.
  • Quickstream offers capacities of up to 200 Mb/s per sector and 4,800 Mb/s per base station in PMP mode, and up to 155 Mb/s in PTP mode.
  • The solution's scalability allows carriers to easily grow their networks to match customer demand.
  • Siemens Quickstream is supported by its technology partners, P-Com and Accelerated Networks, which provide integrated access devices (IADs) and multi-service access platforms (MSAPs) for central offices.
  • The solution has been FCC certified and approved for use in the U.S. and Canada.

Statistics:

  • Siemens generated sales of nearly $2 billion in its U.S. operations in 1999.
  • The company has approximately 7,000 U.S. employees.
  • P-Com's broadband wireless access systems are designed to satisfy the high-speed, integrated network requirements of Internet access providers and CLECs.
  • P-Com provides comprehensive network services, including system planning, program planning and management, path design, and installation.
  • Accelerated Networks develops and markets multi-service broadband access products that enable telecommunications service providers to bundle voice and data services over a single broadband access network.

Sources:

  • Siemen's press release announcing the introduction of Quickstream
  • Siemens Information and Communication Networks, Inc. website (www.icn.siemens.com)
  • P-Com's website (www.p-com.com)
  • Accelerated Networks' website (www.acceleratednetworks.com)
  • Siemens Carrier Networks, LLC's website (www.siemens.com/carriernetworks)