SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Redback Networks Inc., a leading provider of next-generation broadband networking systems, announced today that Jordan Telecom, the incumbent carrier in Jordan and a France Telecom subsidiary, has selected the Redback's SmartEdge® family of multi-service edge routers to deliver broadband internet access to their business and residential users.

Jordan Telecom will deploy the Redback's SmartEdge multi-service routing platform to provide high-speed Internet access, VoIP and future IPTV services.

"We needed a proven platform that could scale our next generation network and provide a smooth migration from ATM to Ethernet transport and advanced IP services," said Yanal Abzack, Director, IP Architecture & Data Core Networks at Jordan Telecom. "We believe that the combination of subscriber management and edge routing will enable us to deliver advanced broadband services to our growing customer base."

"We are very pleased that Jordan Telecom has selected Redback," said Magnus Almquist, vice president of sales and operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Redback Networks. "We are excited that Jordan Telecom shares Redback's vision of a single IP network for high-demand data, voice and video services. Over time, we see a future where all communications services will be managed in harmony under a single IP infrastructure," said Almquist.

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