Ericsson, in partnership with Radius Infratel has deployed a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network at the Commonwealth Games Village, using its Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) solution. Radius Infratel will ensure onsite deployment of the GPON solution. The FTTH platform will provide carrier class data, television and communications (triple-play services), for distribution of 36 Games specific channel (HD Format), video-on-demand and other entertainment services. It will enable users to download data content at 100 Mbps and access Wi-Fi in the village campus and in training centre adjacent to the village. The GPON solution is an open access solution enabling players and game officials to select services from an internet service provider of their choice.
H S Singh, Managing Director, Radius Infratel commented, “This is a great achievement and a significant development for us to provide services during the prestigious gaming event, the Commonwealth Games 2010. This project would not have been possible without Ericsson’s platform expertise and solution driven approach. Ericsson’s solution enabled us to cost-effectively offer residents a superior communication experience.”?
Gowton Achaibar, Head of Region, Ericsson India said, “Demand for broadband services is gaining momentum in India’s dynamic market. Ericsson is proud to be associated with the Commonwealth Games, a globally acclaimed, multinational, multi-sport platform with extensive visibility across six continents. Ericsson is happy to partner with the Indian Government in realizing the vision of building a state-of-the-art infrastructure, by leveraging its globally proven portfolio of solutions, for these Games.”?
