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UTStarcom's Optical Transport Platform to Power Japan Telecom's Nationwide Network

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UTStarcom has announced a $9 million expansion contract with SOFTBANK Corp. for the deployment of its NetRing 10000 STM-64 multiservice optical transport solution. This cutting-edge technology will enable Japan Telecom to build a nationwide fixed-line network, providing high-speed broadband, voice, and video services to its subscribers. The network will cover all of Japan, from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south.

Key Takeaways:

  • UTStarcom's NetRing 10000 STM-64 multiservice optical transport solution will be used to build a nationwide fixed-line network for Japan Telecom.
  • The network will provide high-speed broadband, voice, and video services to over 12,000 km of fiber-optic networks across Japan.
  • The contract is valued at approximately $9 million and is part of a larger expansion project for Japan Telecom's network.
  • UTStarcom's technology is expected to reduce service costs and increase average revenue per user (ARPU) for Japan Telecom.
  • The NetRing product line provides advanced EoS protocols, such as GFP, to efficiently map data protocols, and LCAS to reduce operational costs.
  • The NetRing system also offers built-in Ethernet management functionality, statistical multiplexing, and cross-connect capabilities.
  • Japan Telecom is committed to promoting and realizing the revolution of lifestyle, work style, and business model with its cutting-edge broadband technology.

Statistics:

  • The contract is valued at approximately $9 million.
  • The network will cover over 12,000 km of fiber-optic networks across Japan.
  • The NetRing system supports up to 100 Gbps of capacity per slot.
  • The system has up to 32 slots per shelf and up to 16 shelves per rack.
  • The network is expected to provide high-speed broadband services to over 10% of Japan's population.
  • Japan Telecom has around 12,000 km of fiber-optic networks across the country.

Sources:

  • UTStarcom press release: "UTStarcom Announces Contract Valued at Approximately $9 Million with SOFTBANK Corp."
  • Japan Telecom website: "About Us"
  • UTStarcom website: "About UTStarcom, Inc."
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing: UTStarcom, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K (no specific date mentioned in the text).

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