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NOVEMBER 7, 2006 -- Kazakhtelecom JSC, a fixed incumbent service provider in Kazakhstan, has selected Alcatel's (search for Alcatel) optical networking equipment for triple-play service delivery, including enhanced high-speed Internet access and evolution to IPTV, across the country. The new 6,000-km optical transport network will increase the capacity and extend the reach of Kazakhtelecom's existing infrastructure, broadening its service offering to new areas.
The 5 million Euro turnkey project is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2007. Based on Alcatel's optical networking technologies, the new network will be the longest backbone network to be rolled-out in Central Asia, covering around 133 districts, 10 regional and 14 local departments.
The deployment of Alcatel's end-to-end optical networking product line will boost Kazakhtelecom's current network capacity to cost-effectively support existing and new services, including local to international voice services and broadcasting. This will enable Kazakhtelecom to optimize bandwidth according to the multiple traffic loads and to improve the quality of the xDSL service currently offered for high-speed Internet access.
"Kazakhtelecom is successfully carrying out strategic programs for the modernization of its telecommunication network, with a focus on guaranteeing high-quality and universal accessibility to services," stated Azamat Syrgabayev, vice-president and CTO of Kazakhtelecom. "We firmly believe that Alcatel's expertise in optical networking, along with its deep understanding of customer needs, can help us broaden our service offering and reinforce key benefits such as investment protection and cost-effectiveness."
"Strengthening Alcatel's long-lasting cooperation with Kazakhtelecom, this project marks a new important phase in the deployment of advanced optical transport technologies," said Romano Valussi, president of Alcatel's optical networking activities. "The functionality, flexibility, and scalability offered by our solutions will help Kazakhtelecom address the accelerated broadband traffic growth, while preparing for new services yet to come, and drive greater operational efficiencies."
The Alcatel optical/data convergent network assets will be based on its 1626 Light Manager DWDM equipment, 1678 Metro Core Connect, and Optical Multi-Service Node systems, all managed by the Alcatel 1350 management suite. Alcatel also will be in charge of the installation, commissioning, and integration of the equipment.
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