Duo to create CEN-based IP

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE

 

Bharti Airtel has selected Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) to create CEN (Carrier grade Ethernet) based IP - access network, Duo to create CEN-based IP. This IP network will allow Bharti Airtel to meet the surging bandwidth requirements of customers while accessing data, video and Internet services on an array of devices, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops.

Jagbir Singh, Director - Network Services Group, Bharti Airtel, said, "Given the exponential growth in the uptake of data in India, we thought it is the right time for us to transition to a scalable IP-based access network for reasons of both cost and performance. With this we will usher in the next level of user experience that brings alive high-bandwidth applications such as high-speed Internet, interactive TV, mobile video blogging and many more. Alcatel Lucent's IP/ MPLS solutions currently operating on our network have been able to manage our data delivery requirements and we are convinced on the scalability aspect of the proposed solution."

Munish Seth, President & Managing Director, Alcatel-Lucent India, said, "We are delighted that Bharti Airtel has chosen Alcatel-Lucent to provide a consistent level of quality in delivering broadband services and voice to all their subscribers. It puts them in a great position to face the challenges of increased bandwidth demand as the millions of their customers discover the power and appeal of the mobile internet for data access, social interaction, gaming and mobile television to name just some of the available options. It is a whole new world and Bharti Airtel is ready for its challenges and we are delighted to partner with Bharti Airtel in this journey."

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