Page All:
Page 1
Pace Brings Next Generation Residential Gateway for Multi-Service Delivery to MTS
BOCA RATON, Florida, February 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
PACE ENABLES MTS TO DELIVER NEW SERVICES, INCREASE DATA BANDWIDTH, AND REACH FURTHER
INTO ITS FOOTPRINT WITH BONDED VDSL/ADSL+ SOLUTION
Pace (LSE: PIC), a leading global developer of advanced technologies for service
providers, today announced a partnership with MTS Inc. (MTS), Manitoba's leading
full-service communications provider for residential and business customers, to deliver
new services and increase 'Rate & Reach' with the Pace 5168N Bonded VDSL2/ADSL+
Residential Gateway.
The Pace 5168N offers best in class in-home 802.11N wireless throughput to enable
today's most popular consumer connected devices. Increased service area coverage, speed
improvements and ease of installation are all key benefits that Pace residential gateways
deliver to service providers and their customers.
"The Pace 5168N gateway helps us deliver Internet speeds of up to 250 Mbps on the MTS
FiON Network and will be used to deliver speeds of up to 50 Mbps over our VDSL2 network,"
said Stan Kurtas, Vice President of Marketing, MTS. "We can further expand our broadband
service coverage and provide better in-home wireless networking performance thanks to our
partnership with Pace."
"Pace is continuing its long history of partnering with MTS to offer industry leading
product innovation and service enhancements that ultimately improve the subscriber
experience," said Tim O'Loughlin, President, Pace Americas. "We are very fortunate to have
been selected by MTS to deploy this state-of-the-art new product that provides greater
reach, faster broadband speeds and added value for their subscribers."
Deployed and available since late 2012, the 5168N product is the next evolution of the
3801 Residential Gateway and continues as the industry standard for IP video, data, and
voice delivery for telecommunications providers.
About Pace
Pace (LSE: PIC) creates technologies, software, hardware and services for the
broadcast and broadband industries. Pace solutions empower cable, telco and satellite
operators to simply and cost-effectively innovate at the speed they want, in the way they
want for their subscribers. Pace has built up its experience and expertise over 30 years
and this is recognized by a customer base of over 160 operators around the globe.
Headquartered in the UK, Pace operates in markets across the world, and employs around
2300 people in locations that also include the USA, France, India and China. For further
information, visit: http://www.pace.com
About MTS Inc. (MTS)
MTS is the leading full-service communications provider for residential and business
customers in Manitoba. The company's suite of products and services include the latest in
wireless technology, high-speed Internet, an award-winning IPTV service, voice services,
home security, and an extensive range of business solutions. A technology leader, MTS
operates advanced wireless networks delivering the best coverage for Manitobans with its
4G, CDMA and Wi-Fi wireless networks, and is investing to build out its extensive
fibre-to-the-home network in over 20 Manitoba communities. MTS's momentum is fuelled by
the knowledge, skills and spirit of its 3,000 Manitoba-based employees. With more than 100
years of operations, MTS is rooted firmly in the community and is a proud sponsor of the
MTS Centre, home to the NHL's Winnipeg Jets. MTS is wholly-owned by Manitoba Telecom
Services Inc. which is listed on the TSX (trading symbol: MBT). For information on MTS's
products and services, please visit http://www.mts.ca.
Pace
CONTACT: For further information, contact: Ashley Glover, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Pace Americas, +1-(561)-995-2614, ashley.glover@pace.com
Pace Brings Next Generation Residential Gateway for Multi-Service Delivery to MTS
BOCA RATON, Florida, February 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
PACE ENABLES MTS TO DELIVER NEW SERVICES, INCREASE DATA BANDWIDTH, AND REACH FURTHER
INTO ITS FOOTPRINT WITH BONDED VDSL/ADSL+ SOLUTION
Pace (LSE: PIC), a leading global developer of advanced technologies for service
providers, today announced a partnership with MTS Inc. (MTS), Manitoba's leading
full-service communications provider for residential and business customers, to deliver
new services and increase 'Rate & Reach' with the Pace 5168N Bonded VDSL2/ADSL+
Residential Gateway.
The Pace 5168N offers best in class in-home 802.11N wireless throughput to enable
today's most popular consumer connected devices. Increased service area coverage, speed
improvements and ease of installation are all key benefits that Pace residential gateways
deliver to service providers and their customers.
"The Pace 5168N gateway helps us deliver Internet speeds of up to 250 Mbps on the MTS
FiON Network and will be used to deliver speeds of up to 50 Mbps over our VDSL2 network,"
said Stan Kurtas, Vice President of Marketing, MTS. "We can further expand our broadband
service coverage and provide better in-home wireless networking performance thanks to our
partnership with Pace."
"Pace is continuing its long history of partnering with MTS to offer industry leading
product innovation and service enhancements that ultimately improve the subscriber
experience," said Tim O'Loughlin, President, Pace Americas. "We are very fortunate to have
been selected by MTS to deploy this state-of-the-art new product that provides greater
reach, faster broadband speeds and added value for their subscribers."
Deployed and available since late 2012, the 5168N product is the next evolution of the
3801 Residential Gateway and continues as the industry standard for IP video, data, and
voice delivery for telecommunications providers.
About Pace
Pace (LSE: PIC) creates technologies, software, hardware and services for the
broadcast and broadband industries. Pace solutions empower cable, telco and satellite
operators to simply and cost-effectively innovate at the speed they want, in the way they
want for their subscribers. Pace has built up its experience and expertise over 30 years
and this is recognized by a customer base of over 160 operators around the globe.
Headquartered in the UK, Pace operates in markets across the world, and employs around
2300 people in locations that also include the USA, France, India and China. For further
information, visit: http://www.pace.com
About MTS Inc. (MTS)
MTS is the leading full-service communications provider for residential and business
customers in Manitoba. The company's suite of products and services include the latest in
wireless technology, high-speed Internet, an award-winning IPTV service, voice services,
home security, and an extensive range of business solutions. A technology leader, MTS
operates advanced wireless networks delivering the best coverage for Manitobans with its
4G, CDMA and Wi-Fi wireless networks, and is investing to build out its extensive
fibre-to-the-home network in over 20 Manitoba communities. MTS's momentum is fuelled by
the knowledge, skills and spirit of its 3,000 Manitoba-based employees. With more than 100
years of operations, MTS is rooted firmly in the community and is a proud sponsor of the
MTS Centre, home to the NHL's Winnipeg Jets. MTS is wholly-owned by Manitoba Telecom
Services Inc. which is listed on the TSX (trading symbol: MBT). For information on MTS's
products and services, please visit http://www.mts.ca.
Pace
CONTACT: For further information, contact: Ashley Glover, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Pace Americas, +1-(561)-995-2614, ashley.glover@pace.com