Lattelecom Selects ECI Telecom’s GPON Solution

- New Next Generation Network to deliver Latvia customers high-speed access rates of up to 500Mb/s –

ECI Telecom, a global provider of networking infrastructure solutions optimized for next-generation network (NGN) migration, today announced that it has been selected by Lattelecom, the incumbent operator in Republic of Latvia, to build a high-speed FTTH network. Lattelecom selected ECI’s award-winning Hi-FOCuS™ Multiservice Access Node (MSAN) for its Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) capabilities to build the state-of-the-art network. ECI is collaborating with its local partner DAN Communications in this deployment as prime contractor.

ECI is enabling Lattelecom to deliver a faster network with higher capacity to provide customers with triple play capabilities, such as high-speed Internet and HD IPTV, as well as additional bandwidth-intensive services. As part of the project, Lattelecom will first launch commercial services in the capital-city Riga, where customers will enjoy access speeds of 100 Mbit/s, increasing to up to 500 Mbit/s by year end, and will look to expand the service nation wide thereafter. Latvia has an estimated 900,000 house holds and a total population of 2.3 million.

The deployment of the FTTH network reiterates ECI’s growing momentum in GPON solutions and is a strong proof point for the company’s 1Net framework, facilitating operator’s optimal transition to next-generation networks. The company’s Hi-FOCuS MSAN platform has been recognized repeatedly by the industry as one of the most comprehensive fully multi-service access solutions on the market today, simultaneously supporting data, video and voice.

“Building today a network of tomorrow is an ambitious and challenging project, and is a testament of our ongoing commitment to provide our customers with the most advanced services possible. ECI’s significant experience in GPON deployment, coupled with its ability to deliver an industry leading platform solution that will support our needs today, and well into the future, were strong considerations in our decision,” said Valdis Vancovics, CTO of Lattelecom.

“This win is of significant importance to us as it is our maiden FTTH network deployment in the country, and strategically showcases our global expertise in laying the foundation to support next generation broadband services,” said Yoav Gazelle, Vice President, EMEA North of ECI Telecom.

As part of the agreement, ECI will be providing Lattelecom with ongoing technical support and professional services together with its partner Dan Communications.

With an integrated high-bandwidth network processor, ECI’s GPON offering supports any mix of access and fiber technologies to provide customers like Lattelecom with unique service-enabling intelligence. The platform’s superior quality of service attributes, traffic prioritization properties and advanced security capabilities, have contributed to a significant expansion of the Hi-FOCuS MSAN’s customer base, with new account wins across Asia Pacific, the Former Soviet Union and Europe.

About ECI Telecom

ECI Telecom Ltd. delivers innovative communications platforms to carriers and service providers worldwide. ECI provides efficient platforms and solutions that enable customers to rapidly deploy cost-effective, revenue-generating services.

Founded in 1961, Israel-based ECI has consistently delivered customer-focused networking solutions to the world’s largest carriers. The Company is also a market leader in many emerging markets. ECI provides scalable broadband access, transport and data networking infrastructure that provides the foundation for the communications of tomorrow, including next-generation voice, IPTV, mobility and other business solutions. For more information, please visit www.ecitele.com.

About ECI’s 1Net

ECI’s 1Net framework defines our focus on facilitating our customer’s optimal transition to Next-Generation Networks. This is based on the unique combination of innovative and multi-functional networking equipment extending from the access to the core of transport networks, fully integrated solutions and a full suite of professional managed services. As a partner for growth, with 1Net, ECI delivers the highest level of cost-effective support and flexibility for carriers today and in the future, resulting in improved time to market for services and offerings, reduced total cost of ownership and increased business performance.

About Lattelecom

Lattelecom is the leading provider of electronic communications services in Latvia, offering integrated electronic communications and IT services, as well as telecommunications and network design and installation services. Lattelecom also provides data transmission and IT infrastructure solutions, Internet and contact centre services, and outsourced business process services. The Lattelecom Group is made up of five companies – Lattelecom, Lattelecom BPO, Lattelecom Technology, Citrus Solutions, and the Baltic Computer Academy.

About DAN Communications

DAN Communications is leading system integrator and solution provider at the markets of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. DAN’s main focuses are: Broadband Wireless Access, Multiservice Access in NG and legacy networks, network security, and system integration.

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