Westell Technologies (News - Alert) announced that it has been selected by Verizon for the provision of high-performance broadband home routers which can upgrade the speed and capabilities of FiOS services.

 

Westell’s UltraLine Series3 Gateway (News - Alert) along with WireSpeed routing technology and dual-core processor enables Verizon to make use of the fiber-to-home network and also provide latest applications like media sharing, home monitoring and home control.

 

The UltraLine Series3 model 9100 uses residential gateway and digital home controller functions together for the delivery of broadband services. The routing technology, dual-core architecture and advanced data processing engine makes it possible for the content passing through the device to be delivered at the maximum possible speed. This is done without affecting other embedded services or management functions.

 

Verizon (News - Alert) plans to deploy a version of the product which includes MoCA technology for the provision of speeds much more than 100 Mbps to networked devices on existing coaxial cables in the home.

 

Westell UltraLine Series3 was an award winner at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show. The UltraLine Series3 offers the ability to deliver the latest unique in-home services. The different applications include home environmental controls, home monitoring with plug-and-play equipment besides media sharing with digital media players, set-top boxes and networked game consoles.

 

“We are particularly thrilled by this announcement,” exclaimed Tim Pillow, Westell chief marketing officer. “This business award, along with Verizon’s selection of our VDSL gateway for multi-dwelling applications, places Westell at the heart of the FiOS (News - Alert)-connected home with our flagship product. Verizon is a highly valued customer and partner; we look forward to serving them well.”

 

Westell proposes to start shipping increased numbers of its UltraLine Series3 Gateway to Verizon by next month.

 

Illinois based Westell technologies is a holding company for Westell, Inc. and ConferencePlus (News - Alert), Inc. The company specializes in designing and developing broadband telecommunications access products. ConferencePlus is a collaborative Application Service Provider which manages and hosts voice, video, IP applications and back-office services.

 

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