SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Redback Networks, an Ericsson company that makes video-centric routers for 75 percent of the world’s largest triple-play networks, today announced that its SmartEdge® multi-service edge routers are delivering triple-play services to 15+ million broadband subscribers in China.

In greater Asia, Redback manages more than 27 million broadband subscribers, including 15+ million in China, 5.2 million in Korea, 3.6 million in Taiwan, 1.6 million in Thailand and 1.5 million in Japan. Across Asia, Redback routers help telephone carriers manage a variety of data, voice and video services for residential and business customers. Typical network applications managed by SmartEdge routers in Asia include broadband access (e.g. high-speed Internet service), edge routing (e.g. VoIP phone service) and Ethernet aggregation (e.g. TV and video services).

“China and Greater Asia represent a remarkable story of broadband growth,” said Herve Brunet, Vice President, Sales and Operations in Asia, Redback Networks. “China and Greater Asia are building out their broadband infrastructures faster than any other part of the world. The Beijing Olympics will open the world’s eyes to China’s advances in next-generation broadband infrastructure. Redback is pleased to have played a small role in advancing telecommunications efforts in China and Greater Asia.”

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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Redback Networks, an Ericsson company that makes video-centric routers for 75 percent of the world’s largest triple-play networks, today announced that its SmartEdge® multi-service edge routers are delivering triple-play services to 7+ million broadband subscribers in France, more than any network router vendor.

In greater Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Redback manages 21+ million broadband subscribers today, including 7+ million in France, 5.5+ million in the United Kingdom, 3.5+ million in Germany, 3+ million in Turkey and 1+ million in Belgium. Across EMEA, Redback routers help telephone carriers manage a variety of data, voice and video services, also known as triple-play services. Typical network applications managed by SmartEdge routers in EMEA include broadband access (e.g. high-speed Internet service), edge routing (e.g. VoIP service) and Ethernet aggregation (e.g. TV and other video services).

Managing Data, Voice & Video Services for 21+ Million Broadband Subscribers in Europe

“France has one of the most advanced broadband infrastructures in the world,” said Magnus Almquist, Vice President, Sales and Operations for Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Redback Networks. “If you are looking for an example of what next generation broadband services will look like in five years, look at France today. It’s a de-regulated telecommunications environment, where competition and innovation have flourished. Wireless carriers are getting into the wireline business to deliver broadband video. And alternative carriers are investing billions of dollars in next generation broadband infrastructures.”

Redback Networks Inc.