- Mid-band Speeds of 2Mbps, 4Mbps and 8Mbps over Copper Provide Greater
Networking Options for Enterprise Branch Locations and Small Businesses -
ATLANTA, July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSouth (NYSE: BLS) announced today
that it is expanding BellSouth(R) Metro Ethernet Service to include
mid-band speed options for business customers.
Businesses now have access to additional BellSouth Mid-Band Metro
Ethernet speed options of 2Mbps, 4Mbps and 8Mbps. BellSouth Metro Ethernet
Service also offers previously available data transport speeds of 10Mbps,
20Mbps, 50Mbps, 100Mbps, 250Mbps, 500Mbps and 1000Mbps.
The introduction of BellSouth Mid-Band Metro Ethernet enables a greater
number of customers to integrate a higher level of networking into their
businesses. The new speeds can be offered over existing copper or fiber
infrastructure, which helps drive broadband business applications deeper
into corporate networks and reduces customer implementation costs.
"Metro Ethernet is the transport method of choice for both Layer 2 and
converged IP networks," said Martin Chandler, vice president, product
management - Business Markets, BellSouth. "BellSouth Mid-Band Ethernet
speeds of 2Mbps, 4Mbps and 8Mbps directly address the bandwidth sweet spot
for converged voice and data communications between corporate headquarters
and branch locations and meet the expanding needs of small businesses."
Metro Ethernet is the telecommunications industry designation for
Ethernet transport service that moves data traffic between two or more
customer Ethernet Local Area Networks (LANs). BellSouth began offering
Metro Ethernet services in 1994 and has aggressively enhanced the portfolio
to support the evolving needs of its business customers. The mid-band speed
options further demonstrate BellSouth's focus on expanding the reach and
utility of Ethernet for its customers.
BellSouth is one of only seven service providers in the world to
receive Metro Ethernet Forum Service Provider Certification for its Metro
Ethernet Service. BellSouth has 266 Ethernet switches and 5.2 million miles
of fiber in its regional network and is currently one of the top three
Ethernet service providers in the U.S., based on market share data.
As part of its Metro Ethernet Service portfolio, BellSouth offers
Premium Service that includes committed bandwidth, bursting capabilities,
traffic prioritization, VLAN aggregation, Service Level Agreements and
Customer Network Management.
For more information about BellSouth voice and data solutions for
business customers, visit http://www.bellsouthlargebusiness.com .
About BellSouth
BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 500 communications company
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40
percent ownership of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless voice
and data provider with 55.8 million customers.
Backed by award-winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most
comprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services available
in the market. Through BellSouth Answers(R), residential and small business
customers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up and
high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular(R)
Wireless service. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local
and long distance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also
offers print and online directory advertising through The Real Yellow
Pages(R) and YELLOWPAGES.COM(TM) from BellSouth.
BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive
environment are critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's
global marketplace. More information about BellSouth can be found at
http://www.bellsouth.com.
SOURCE BellSouth Corporation
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CONTACT:
Todd Smith of BellSouth, +1-404-829-8723, or
todd.smith@bellsouth.com
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