JSC Dalsvyaz Selects Paradyne for First Universal Broadband Service Deployment in Russia
Paradyne, Largo Paul Harris, 727-530-2529 pharris@paradyne.com Mega-Regional Carrier Launches IP-Based Broadband
Rollout With 15,000 Line Deployment of ADSL and ReachDSL(TM)
Paradyne (Nasdaq:PDYN), today announced that Russian mega-regional telecommunications carrier JSC Dalsvyaz has
selected Paradyne's DSL access equipment for deployment of IP-based broadband services to business and residential
subscribers.
JSC Dalsvyaz is a subsidiary of Svyaznivest - one of the world's largest telecommunications companies - and is
one of seven incumbent carriers in Russia, providing service throughout Russia's Far East. Dalsvyaz has begun
deployment of 15,000 lines of DSL using Paradyne's Broadband Access Concentrators and DSL modems.
A key challenge faced by Dalsvyaz was the number of diverse networks in its system, including both ATM and IP
infrastructures, and a wide range of copper plant wireline conditions. Paradyne's extensive portfolio of DSL access
equipment addresses poor line conditions, long loops and multiple networking protocols. The Paradyne product portfolio
features:
-- The combination of Paradyne's patented ReachDSL and its standards-based ADSL, together providing DSL coverage
over any line.
-- Paradyne's high-density and medium-density Broadband Access Concentrators and its 1U mini-DSLAMs, providing a
single platform for deployments in any type of central office or remote site.
-- Uplinks supporting both IP as well as ATM, enabling Dalsvyaz to deploy a single broadband access solution
regardless of backbone network protocol.
-- Paradyne's integrated ADSL and ReachDSL combination in a single customer premises equipment (CPE), providing
an efficient and economical solution for end-user installations.
"After careful consideration of many products, Paradyne stood above the crowd because of their excellence in
technology and world-class product quality," said Oleg Mamontov, deputy general director and CTO at Dalsvyaz.
"We are proud to be a part of this new stage in the development of Russia's telecom industry," said
Sean Belanger, president and CEO of Paradyne. "Dalsvyaz is addressing their entire market potential by combining
Paradyne's ADSL and ReachDSL. This is a major footprint win for Paradyne."
About Dalsvayz
Mega-carrier JSC Dalsvayz is the leading telecommunications operator in Russia's Far East, serving a population
of 6 million subscribers and operating 1.1 million telephone lines. Due to its proximity to China and Japan,
Dalsvayz's region possesses large development potential and excellent position for cross-border trade. Aside from
its leadership position in the fixed line market, the company is one of the major cellular operator in Russia.
Dalsvayz is a subsidiary of Svyazinvest, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world with 31.6
million lines. Svyazinvest operates seven mega-carriers providing regional telephone service throughout Russia. In
addition, the company owns long distance telecom operator JSC Rostelecom, the largest telecom company in Russia.
About Paradyne
Paradyne's broadband access equipment enables service providers to profitably deliver voice, data and video
services and smoothly migrate to packet-based networks. These solutions include an extensive portfolio of broadband
access concentrators, media gateways, and customer premises equipment. Services offered to business and residential
customers worldwide using Paradyne's equipment include Voice over IP, high-speed Internet, Wide Area Networking
featuring Service Level Management, IP switched video, and traditional T1/E1 data. More information may be obtained by
visiting http://www.paradyne.com or by calling +1-727-530-8623.
Information about Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These
forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs as well as on
assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Among the factors that could cause actual
future events to differ materially include: the uncertainty regarding the acceptance of new telecommunications services
based on DSL technology; reduction or discontinuation of purchase of our products by NSPs; the failure of NSPs to
incorporate our products into their infrastructure; the possibility that Paradyne's competitors may develop
competing products that are superior in terms of quality, cost or both. For a detailed discussion of other risk factors
that could affect Paradyne's business, please refer to the risks identified in Paradyne's Current Report on
Form 10-Q, dated April 28, 2004, 2004, and in Paradyne's other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Editors Note: Paradyne and the Paradyne Logo are registered trademarks of Paradyne Corporation. ReachDSL is a
trademark of Paradyne.
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