True Picks Cisco Systems for IP NGN with 10 Gigabit Ethernet Technology

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Thursday, July 7, 2005; 04:20 PM

True Corporation Plc, Thailand's leading integrated telecommunications solutions provider, has expanded its Internet backbone capacity and availability, upgrading to a 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps) network capacity, based on the deployment of equipment from Cisco Systems®. This network upgrade marks continued development by True towards an IP Next-Generation Network (IP NGN).

Utilizing Cisco's 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology, a first in Thailand, the upgrade will enable True Internet, True's subsidiary, to enhance the performance, availability and efficiencies of its network in preparation of increasing broadband demand.

True has activated multiple 10 Gigabit Ethernet links on its Internet backbone, which is designed to deliver high-quality broadband Internet services for business and home users across Thailand. The upgrade to 10 Gbps provides greater backbone bandwidth to help ensure that True continues to lead the industry in performance and reliability, guaranteeing a high level of service for Internet users.

At the heart of the network upgrade are Cisco® Catalyst® 6500 Supervisor Engine 720-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules. The modules are supported across all Cisco Catalyst 6500 chassis and interfaces to maximize existing network investments.

According to Mr. Thiti Nantapatsiri, Managing Director, Home/Consumer Solution & High Speed Access, True Corporation Plc, "Thailand's telecommunications industry is developing rapidly in line with changes in the Thai economy and society as the country embraces new technological developments.

Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Director & General Manager/ Main-line of True Corporation Plc. and Managing Director of True Internet Co., Ltd. said: "True's network infrastructure is unique in that we are Thailand's only fully integrated telecommunications service provider. Our extensive network comprises both wireline and wireless."

Mr. Asawin added that Cisco's technology leadership was verified by industry analyst firm Dell'Oro Group's latest Ethernet Switch report. The report named Cisco as the number one supplier of 10 Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2/3 switches, continuing a Cisco leadership trend in 10Gigabit Ethernet that began in 2001.

True Corporation Public Company Limited is Thailand's only fully integrated telecommunications solutions provider and lifestyle enabler. We provide consumers, small and medium enterprises, and corporations with a full range of voice, data and multimedia solutions customized to meet their needs. We are the largest wireline service provider in Bangkok, the largest broadband provider in the country and a major player in the wireless, cellular and Internet markets.