Telecommunications operator DNA is updating its fixed broadband network in Southern Finland. Teleste is supplying DOCSIS 3.1-compatible, 1.2 GHz, network products as well as network services to the upgrade.
1,500 sites are involved in the upgrade that represents part of DNA’s 3.7 million mobile and fixed network customers.
The introduction of DOCSIS 2.1 means a potential top speed of 10 Gbit/s downstream and 1 Gbit/s upstream.
“We want to offer our clients an excellent customer experience as well as reliable, fast network connections for the increasing use of online services. In fixed broadband networks, DOCSIS 3.1 technology offers the best solution for meeting this objective. In cooperation with Teleste, we have already noted that the technology really does do what it promises,” Kari Ruopsa, Head of Cable Networks, DNA Ltd. “We are highly satisfied that this upgrade will enable us to bring our cable network customers within the reach of fixed broadband connections that are incomparable in speed and which respond to the requirements of both the current and future information society.”
Teleste’s network services will look after the network design and documentation for the upgrade, and Teleste will also take part in field installations. Teleste’s DOCSIS 3.1-compatible network products will also be utilised in the project, including AC3010 and AC3210 amplifiers released just this spring. In addition, the products on hand will include those from the ACE and HDO product families as well as passive devices.
“This is the first comprehensive network implementation in Finland where the cable network will be upgraded to take full advantage of the DOCSIS 3.1 technology from headend to home. As a result, the next generation cable networks will take a significant step forward in Finland as well,” added Matti Nurmi, Director of Teleste Network Services in Finland. “As a technology vendor, Teleste is in a unique position, since we can also offer highly developed network service expertise to our operator customers. We eagerly look forward to continuing our cooperation with DNA in both of our core expertise areas.”
Teleste will be among the exhibitors at ANGA COM 2016 in Cologne next week (June 7 to 9).
