1stel and WirelessLand Technologies using Metro-Optix CityStream to expand integrated high-speed data services
1stel, Inc., a Texas-based integrated service provider of voice, high-speed data, and web services, will deploy next-generation CityStream bandwidth managers from Metro-Optix in its fiber-optic network build-out over the next 24 months. 1stel, in alliance with Hypernet Communications, will provide simplified voice and data communications by carrying Internet and voice traffic from offices they are collocating in to small and medium-sized businesses throughout Texas.
Established in early 1996, Hypernet Communications has built a reliable network for Internet access throughout Texas. Hypernet Communications now provides customers with dial-up access locations in 35 states. Additional services include DSL access to the Internet, collocation, web hosting, 24-hour technical support, and domain registration.
With multiple network element and multiprotocol capabilities, CityStream eliminates the need for separate SONET add/drop multiplexers, digital cross-connect systems, ATM edge switches, and IP routers. The CityStream system supports all data, voice, and video traffic over optical networks, with a non-blocking, core switching fabric that scales from 100 Gbps today to 400 Gbps in the future. As a single network element optimized for demanding metropolitan applications, CityStream improves bandwidth efficiency while delivering data and Internet services.
WirelessLand Technologies, Inc. a Mississippi-based integrated service provider of voice, high-speed data, and video services, also announced it will deploy next-generation CityStream bandwidth managers from Metro-Optix in its broadband ATM-based (asynchronous transfer mode) network.
WirelessLand will deliver broadband wireless access (both internet and intranet), virtual private networks (data and voice), local/long distance telephony services, and data/application hosting services to business and residential customers. WirelessLand will use ATM as its backbone protocol and IP (Internet protocol) as a higher layer network protocol for both data and voice delivery to the customer and allow its customers to enjoy mobility and roaming benefits in its service area.
With multiple network element and multiprotocol capabilities, CityStream eliminates the need for separate SONET add/drop multiplexers, digital cross-connect systems, ATM edge switches, and IP routers. The CityStream system supports all data, voice and video traffic over optical networks, with a non-blocking, core switching fabric that scales from 100 Gbps today to 400 Gbps in the future. As a single network element optimized for demanding metropolitan applications, CityStream improves bandwidth efficiency while delivering data and Internet services.
Metro-Optix demonstrated CityStream last week at SuperComm in Atlanta.
About Metro-Optix:
Metro-Optix is a privately held, optical networking equipment provider. Metro-Optix is developing solutions that enable carriers to effectively transition from traditional circuit-based services to high-performance cell and packet-based services. For more information, visit www.metro-optix.com.
About 1stel:
1stel, Inc., a local telecommunications provider since 1999, provides business customers converged voice, data, and web services.
About WirelessLand Technologies, Inc.:
WirelessLand is a privately held data services provider with its corporate offices located Louisville, Mississippi. WirelessLand is focused on providing broadband and next generation communications to the rural communities of Mississippi and the Southeast.