Ericsson to provide fiber optic cable to Aerie Networks

Jan. 18, 2001
Aerie Networks has contracted Ericsson to provide fiber optic cable for a broadband network in the U.S. The contract is valued in excess of $300 million (SEK 3 billion) over three years.

Aerie Networks has contracted Ericsson to provide fiber optic cable for a broadband network in the U.S. The contract is valued in excess of $300 million over three years.

"We are providing a customized 432 fiber count cable as well as network materials to Aerie," said Janne Sj'den, President of Ericsson Network Technologies.

About Aerie Networks:

Aerie Networks offers more than 8.9 million fiber miles of Corning LEAF fiber inter-city network in the United States.

About Ericsson Network Technologies:

The company offers system solutions for telecommunication networks, with focus on fiber optic infrastructure and the integration of copper, fiber optic, and wireless technologies.

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