Swisscom Begins Countrywide Rollout of Differentiated IPTV and Interactive
Services
FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ikanos Communications
(Nasdaq: IKAN), a leading developer and provider of Fiber Fast(TM) broadband
solutions, today announced that its SmartLeap(TM) SL9400 solution is powering
Swisscom Fixnet's rollout of VDSL-based IPTV and triple-play services.
By selecting VDSL to deploy triple play and other interactive services,
Swisscom Fixnet is able to provide a flexible video delivery service that is
designed to be superior to cable operators' offerings.
"Swisscom Fixnet is committed to remaining one of Europe's most advanced
service providers," said Adrian Bult, CEO and president of Swisscom Fixnet.
"By utilizing Ikanos' field-proven VDSL technology, Swisscom will be able to
rapidly deploy IPTV and service experiences that go far beyond what is
available on cable."
Swisscom Fixnet chose VDSL technology because of its superior upstream and
downstream bandwidth performance and deployment flexibility. With the ability
to deliver up to 60/30 Mbps in short distance deployments and at 20/5 Mbps on
longer loops up to 5000 feet, Ikanos' SL9400 solution provides Swisscom Fixnet
with extensive network coverage for its next-generation services.
"We are pleased that Swisscom Fixnet is utilizing Ikanos-based solutions
to power their next-generation service offerings," said Rajesh Vashist,
chairman and CEO of Ikanos Communications. "We believe that deployments of
video over VDSL will continue to accelerate, as carriers across Europe and
around the world recognize that VDSL is designed to be the fastest and most
cost-effective way to implement compelling interactive services."
About Ikanos Communications
Ikanos Communications, Inc. develops chipsets that enable carriers to
offer Fiber Fast(TM) bandwidth and high-speed network processing for enhanced
triple-play services. Supporting transmission rates of up to 100 Mbps, Ikanos'
complete line of end-to-end silicon solutions power line terminals, CPE
modems, and residential gateways for most of the world's largest network
equipment manufacturers. With its field-proven solutions, Ikanos enables fast
and cost-effective carrier rollouts of interactive broadband services
including IPTV. For more information, please visit http://www.ikanos.com.
NOTE: Ikanos Communications, Ikanos, the Ikanos logo, SmartLeap, Eagle,
Fusiv, CleverConnect, Ikanos Programmable Operating System, Fx, FxS, VLR and
Fiber Fast are among the trademarks or registered trademarks of Ikanos
Cautionary Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve
substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to the
expected successful market acceptance of Ikanos-based solutions. These
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions,
uncertainties and risks, including the development of the fiber-fast broadband
market generally, competition within the fiber-fast broadband market and
competition from other technologies. One should not rely upon forward-looking
statements as predictions of future events. We cannot assure that the events
and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved
or occur, nor do we undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements for any reason after the date of this press release.
SOURCE Ikanos Communications, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Susan Lehman of Story Communications,
+1-510-832-6006, or susan@storypr.com, for Ikanos Communications;
or Kimberly Anderson, Marketing Communications of Ikanos
Communications, +1-510-438-6276, or kanderson@ikanos.com
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