Cox Communications deploys Nortel Networks' optical Ethernet solution

Oct. 8, 2002
October 8, 2002--Cox Communications Inc. a multiservice broadband communications company, has deployed an optical Ethernet solution from Nortel Networks to cost-effectively deliver high-speed Internet access, virtual local area networks (VLANs) and other metro Ethernet services to its enterprise customers.

Cox Communications Inc. a multiservice broadband communications company, has deployed an optical Ethernet solution from Nortel Networks to cost-effectively deliver high-speed Internet access, virtual local area networks (VLANs) and other metro Ethernet services to its enterprise customers.

Following testing and qualification, Cox has deployed an optical Ethernet solution from Nortel Networks as part of its Cox Business Services offering in San Diego, CA. By using optical Ethernet to simplify and centralize networks, Cox expects to save its business customers as much as 50% on network costs.

Nortel Networks OPTera Metro 3500 multiservice platform, a next generation SONET device incorporating resilient packet ring (RPR) technology, will enable Cox to use its network resources more efficiently and to flexibly deliver Ethernet services.

Four backbone RPR rings will provide Cox with an optical Ethernet packet network covering much of metro San Diego. Initially, Cox plans to offer 10 and 100 Mbits/sec Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet services, in addition to the traditional voice services it already offers.

More information about Nortel Networks can be found on the Web at www.nortelnetworks.com.

Sponsored Recommendations

How AI is driving new thinking in the optical industry

Sept. 30, 2024
Join us for an interactive roundtable webinar highlighting the results of an Endeavor Business Media survey to identify how optical technologies can support AI workflows by balancing...

The AI and ML Opportunity

Sept. 30, 2024
Join our AI and ML Opportunity webinar to explore how cutting-edge network infrastructure and innovative technologies can meet the soaring demands of AI memory and bandwidth, ...

On Topic: Optical Players Race to Stay Pace With the AI Revolution

Sept. 18, 2024
The optical industry is moving fast with new approaches to satisfying the ever-growing demand from hyperscalers, which are balancing growing bandwidth demands with power efficiency...

Advances in Fiber & Cable

Oct. 3, 2024
Attend this robust webinar where advancements in materials for greater durability and scalable solutions for future-proofing networks are discussed.