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CENX, Telx expand Carrier Ethernet exchange market presence

Ethernet bandwidth is outpacing legacy service bandwidth

Articles from Sean Buckley

1. 2010 Year in Review: Carrier Ethernet exchanges rose to simplify network interconnection Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 23 2010) MEF , Business Ethernet , Metro Ethernet , Wholesale , Wholesale / Exchange , Vertical Systems Carrier Ethernet obviously continues to make a name for itself as a high-speed flexible data service that service providers can deliver to businesses, but the advent of the Ethernet exchange in 2010 is focused on giving service providers a more efficient way to find interconnection partners for off-net opportunities. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   China Telecom   Vertical Systems Group   XO Communications

2. TelePacific strikes deal to acquire MegaPath's fixed wireless business Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 22 2010) Access , Other analysts TelePacific believes the best way to the SMB customer's heart is by giving them various options, and the CLEC is adding yet another option by purchasing MegaPath's fixed wireless business. By acquiring MegaPath's Covad Wireless subsidiary, TelePacific will immediately add 3,500 profitable broadband fixed wireless business customers in California, Nevada and suburban Chicago. Under the terms of the agreement, TelePacific will purchase Covad Wireless for cash with the expectation to complete the deal in Q2 2011 after meeting regulatory approvals. Neither company revealed the terms of the deal, however.As a major SMB competitor to both ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   MegaPath

3. Insight Research: Private line services to rebound in 2013 Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 22 2010) Mobile Backhaul , Other analysts Insight believes that as service providers sign up more IPTV, LTE 4G and enterprises adopt more IP-based services like Carrier Ethernet, "the need for private lines to backhaul such data-intensive traffic onto backbone networks" will drive a rebound in private line revenue. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Qwest

4. TelePacific adds VoIP service to its Ethernet over Copper offering Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 15 2010) Access , Business Ethernet TelePacific wants to illustrate how SMB customers can use Ethernet for more applications than just data, so it's offering its SIP-based SmartVoice service with its Ethernet over Copper (EoC) product. (Read Full Article)

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5. AboveNet clears regulatory hurdle to expand its Canadian operations Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 14 2010) Business Ethernet , Metro Ethernet , Vertical Systems The obvious benefit for Canadian businesses or U.S. businesses with Canadian offices is they'll have an alternative choice besides area incumbents Bell Canada and Telus for business services. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Qwest   Level (3)

6. AT&T's Lindner: IP services drive consumer, business wireline growth Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 10 2010) Access As AT&T (NYSE: T) continues to transition away from its stable TDM legacy base, consumer and business continue to adopt IP-based services. As its traditional legacy Frame Relay service continues to see expected declines, AT&T saw 15.4 percent growth in revenues in strategic business services such as Carrier Ethernet, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), hosting and application services in Q3. (Read Full Article)

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7. Zayo expands Fiber to the Cell presence in Memphis and Northern Mississippi Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 10 2010) Mobile Backhaul , Global Zayo Group is once again taking out its expansion shovel by augmenting and expanding its Memphis fiber-to-the-tower (FTT) network in the Northern Mississippi area. Designed to support higher capacity Ethernet services, Zayo will upgrade its FTT network in Memphis and extend it into Northern Mississippi including towns such as Southaven and Olive Branch. In this deployment, Zayo will not only add 34 cell sites to the region, but also expand the total number of on net buildings it has in Tennessee and Mississippi to 493. Although Zayo has been expanding its presence in Memphis expansion of the area fiber networks ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Qwest

8. China Telecom tests the 100 Gbps optical waters Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 8 2010) Looking forward to the next stage of its long haul transmission network evolution, China Telecom (NYSE: CHA) is jumping on the 100 Gbps WDM ultra long haul optical train. In conjunction with Huawei and Corning (NYSE: GLW), China Telecom has completed what it says is China's first ultra long haul 100 transmission test over a 3,000 km terrestrial fiber network. For the 100 Gbps test, China Telecom tested Huawei's OSN 8800 platform and Corning's SMF-28 ULL (ultra-low-loss) fiber. Similar to other deployments and tests of 100 Gbps WDM, China Telecom tested equipment based on coherent polarisation ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   China Telecom

9. Lightower finishes up Lexent acquisition Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 2 2010) Mobile Backhaul With its acquisition of dark fiber provider Lexent Metro Connect complete, Lightower Fiber Networks in a single stroke enhances its fiber density and building access in both New York City and New Jersey. (Read Full Article)

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10. China Unicom links into CENX's Carrier Ethernet exchange Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 1 2010) Business Ethernet , Wholesale , National , Wholesale / Exchange China Unicom USA, a subsidiary of China Unicom, has found yet another expansion route for its Ethernet services by establishing a connection with carrier Ethernet exchange provider CENX. Already serving customers in more than 100 countries, China Unicom USA's agreement with CENX complements the service provider's recent launch of its China Ethernet Connect services and its broader global expansion effort. By establishing a connection at CENX's Los Angeles exchange, China Unicom USA will be able to establish new business links with its 100 country customer base, while serving as a platform to let other service providers buy ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   tw telecom

11. tw telecom plows more fiber into Atlanta for Carrier Ethernet Explore FierceTelecom (Dec 1 2010) Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , National In tw telecom's eyes, fiber and Carrier Ethernet are one of those classic combinations that's resonated well with its business customer base in Atlanta. To meet what it says is a "strong demand for Ethernet services" from Atlanta-based businesses, tw telecom is expanding its fiber network in the Atlanta metro area. Through this expansion, tw telecom will be able to reach 600 additional buildings in a number of area cities, including Johns Creek, Suwanee, Duluth, Norcross, Emory University area, Decatur and Tucker.When completed, the new network expansion tw telecom's advanced fiber network in Atlanta now will ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   tw telecom

12. Global Crossing strengthens ties with T-Systems in Latin America Explore FierceTelecom (Nov 18 2010) Global Global Crossing's (Nasdaq: GLBC) extension of its service contract with Deutsche Telekom's (XETRA: DTE.DE) T-Systems simultaneously addresses its movement to provide data center connectivity and enhance its growing presence in Latin America. Already serving the provider since 2003 with private LAN services, private IP and clear channels, Global Crossing and T-Systems aren't strangers. Under the terms of the extended agreement, Global Crossing will enhance T-Systems' business continuity plan with redundant 34 Gbps capacity via its DWDM network, providing connectivity to the German provider's three data centers in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo and Barueri ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Deutsche Telekom

13. XO Q3: Revenue, broadband grew amidst decline in net income Explore FierceTelecom (Nov 16 2010) Managed Data Services XO Communication's (OTC BB: XOHO.OB) Q3 earnings showed that its transition towards a broadband-driven business model is a work in progress. While broadband and IP services are XO's future elements for growth, the near-term reality of ongoing Integrated/Voice and Legacy/TDM service declines show the relative growing pains XO has endure as wholesale carrier and enterprise customers continue to slowly transition towards IP. During the quarter, XO reported that total revenue was $385.7 million, an increase of $3.7 million, or 1 percent, compared to Q3 2009. However, Q3 net income was $12.4 million ... (Read Full Article)

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14. tw telecom - enterprise technology migrations, wireless backhaul to drive new revenue Explore FierceTelecom (Nov 11 2010) Mobile Backhaul , National tw telecom (Nasdaq: TWTC), while suffering the same slowdowns every carrier that serves the business segment faced in the recent recession, was able to do it without making major job or service cuts. Speaking at this week's Wells Fargo Securities, Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Conference, Larissa Herda, CEO and Chairman of tw telecom, said the company actually grew during the recent economic downturn.   "During the recession, growth did slow down a bit, but one of the things that differentiate us from other telecom service providers of our size or larger is we continued to grow through the recession ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   tw telecom

15. Verizon lights up European long-haul 100 Gbps backbone link Explore FierceTelecom (Nov 11 2010) Global , Regional Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is fulfilling more of its 100 Gbps desires as it nears completion of a multi-vendor 100 Gbps Carrier Ethernet link for the IP backbone on a segment of its European long-haul network. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Qwest   Level (3)

16. Zayo adds 1,700 miles to its Minnesota fiber network Explore FierceTelecom (Nov 9 2010) Mobile Backhaul Along with selling wholesale bandwidth to other service providers and business customers, Zayo is going to up its fiber to the tower (FTT) coverage to serve a number of wireless operators in five Minnesota markets. Specifically, Zayo will add both Carrier Ethernet and TDM services to 350 wireless cell sites in addition to connectivity to a new unnamed wireless mobile switching center (MSC)\ (Read Full Article)

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17. tw telecom Carrier Ethernet bets pay off in Q3 Explore FierceTelecom (Nov 4 2010) Middle Mile , Mobile Backhaul , National tw telecom (Nasdaq: TWTC) continues to see the benefits of the ongoing adoption of enterprise data and Internet services, particularly Ethernet, with $320.3 million in Q3 2010 revenues. The competitive provider's results represent a 5 percent year over year increase from $304 million in the same quarter last year.   "We continue to see momentum in our business as we strategically position ourselves for growth," said Larissa Herda, tw telecom's Chairman, CEO and President in an earnings release. "We've demonstrated ongoing leadership with Ethernet and IP services, and we're further leveraging these areas through new product ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   tw telecom

18. Neutral Tandem, Tinet complete network integration process Explore FierceTelecom (Nov 3 2010) Wholesale , Wholesale / Exchange Neutral Tandem (Nasdaq: TNDM) has wrapped up the integration process of its IP/MPLS network with Tinet's global Ethernet network to create what it claims will be one of the largest Ethernet exchanges. According to Neutral Tandem, a service provider that accesses its Ethernet exchange will be able to either purchase or sell their services to every member that's connected any of its exchange Points of Presence (PoPs) or 100 locations outside their network boundaries. In turn, access providers put their available building lists on display for all members of Neutral Tandem's network. While Neutral Tandem was ... (Read Full Article)

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19. CENX reaches 15 million ESLs, appoints Russ Shriver as SVP of marketing Explore FierceTelecom (Nov 2 2010) MEF , Business Ethernet , Metro Ethernet , Wholesale , Global , Wholesale / Exchange , Vertical Systems CENX has reached yet another milestone in its ongoing move into the Ethernet exchange market segment by surpassing the 15 million ESL (Ethernet Service Locations) market. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   China Telecom   Metro Ethernet Forum   Level (3)

20. Verizon Business incorporates Carrier Ethernet into its managed network lineup Explore FierceTelecom (Nov 1 2010) Middle Mile , Business Ethernet , National , Regional By adding Carrier Ethernet to its managed service portfolio, Verizon Business has recognized that while more business customers are embracing Ethernet, ... (Read Full Article)

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21. Level 3 (Nasdaq: LVLT): Cost cutting, core network service growth pay off in Q3 Explore FierceTelecom (Oct 28 2010) Level 3 Communications (Nasdaq: LVLT) may still be struggling to get back in black, but the competitive service provider's focus on cost cutting and higher communications gross margins gave it a lift in Q3. "Our dedication to customer service excellence has improved our customers' experience and was reflected in our results this quarter, with sequential and year-over-year growth in Core Network Services revenue," said James Crowe, CEO of Level 3 in the earnings release. "At the same time, we continued our disciplined approach to managing costs and improving margins during the quarter. With our investments in the business in ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Level (3)

22. Level 3: Cost cutting, core network service growth pay off in Q3 Explore FierceTelecom (Oct 28 2010) Metro Ethernet , National Level 3 Communications (Nasdaq: LVLT) may still be struggling to get back in black, but the competitive service provider's focus on cost cutting and higher communications gross margins gave it a lift in Q3. CEO James Crowe said that the service provider's investments in Content Delivery Networks (CDN), wavelength services, and [carrier] Ethernet put it into a position to "continue to grow revenue." (Read Full Article)

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23. Qwest takes holistic view to wireless backhaul Explore FierceTelecom (Oct 26 2010) Mobile Backhaul , Wholesale , Regional While fiber to the cell site (FTTC) may be the end-game for wireless backhaul, Qwest Wholesale (NYSE: Q ) realizes that not every wireless operator may need a fiber connection for every one of their sites right away.   To address the reality that wireless operators are in various stages of migration from current 2G and 3G networks to 4G, Qwest Wholesale has debuted its Adaptive Broadband ... (Read Full Article)

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24. Level 3 serves up new voice/data business bundle Explore FierceTelecom (Oct 19 2010) Managed Data Services Initially available to North American-based enterprises, the Converged Business Network service suit includes Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Level 3 Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IPVPN) and Level 3 Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking voice services. In addition, standard packages include up to 100 Mbps Carrier Ethernet capabilities. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Level (3)

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