Telecom equipment maker Ericsson said that it has been selected as one of the two suppliers for AT&T’s wireline access products and services. AT&T expects to shorten technology introduction cycles, increase supplier collaboration and focus spending on future technologies.
Ericsson said that it will provide full system solutions within AT&T’s wireline access network to enhance AT&T’s ability to bring new broadband-based products and services to market.
In addition, Ericsson will also focus on research and development, strengthen relationships with third-parties, streamline relevant business practices and ensure wireline access product integration.
Ericsson said, having already approved its GPON Fiber to the Home (FTTH) for general deployment, AT&T will now embark on integrating its DSL portfolio for Fiber to the Node (FTTN) and IP DSLAM products to support its U-verse offerings, such as IPTV, high speed internet and VoIP over an all IP network infrastructure.
Angel Ruiz, president of Ericsson North America, said: Ericsson is honored to be entrusted by AT&T with this critical role. AT&T is a global leader in fixed broadband deployments and helps set the standard that others within the industry look to. We look forward to providing AT&T and its customers with the best technologies and solutions our industry has to offer.
