ARRIS and ntl, one of the UK's leading consumer broadband providers, have announced field trials of a 100 Megabits per second (Mb/s) ultra speed data service using the ARRIS FlexPath channel bonded solution incorporated in its Cadant C4 CMTS and Touchstone Wideband Modem.
Leveraging off the ARRIS FlexPath wideband channel bonding technology, ntl is able to demonstrate a variety of innovative services on its cable network that customers could access simultaneously, something which would simply not be possible at today's bandwidths. These services include the ultra fast downloads of large media files; security services including closed circuit television; inexpensive video conferencing; internet-based gaming; and the multicast streaming of multiple high definition television channels. Using the FlexPath 100Mbit/Sec solution, these and other IP services can be delivered over existing cable networks using readily available home networking devices.
Kevin Baughan, ntl's Director of Network Strategy, said,
"We are delighted to have the support of our technology partner ARRIS in order to demonstrate the significant potential of our cable network. Following a highly successful trial in our labs, we are looking forward to commencing field trials of the ARRIS FlexPath technology in March."
ARRIS Vice President of Engineering Charles Cheevers, added,
"We are extremely excited about the successful demonstration of very high data speeds in conjunction with the U.K.'s leading broadband services provider. We have been working with operators on delivering 100 Mb/s speeds since we unveiled the ARRIS FlexPath wideband technology in 2004. The ARRIS Touchstone Wideband Modem and C4 CMTS continue to deliver outstanding bandwidth, reliability, density and ability to scale."
Following successful lab trials, field trials are set to commence in March.
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