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Nortel Demonstrates IPTV, IMS Services over WiMAX
Nortel Demonstrates IPTV, IMS Services over WiMAX.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n\n4G Innovations to Enhance Subscriber Experience, Speed Delivery of Mobile\nBroadband Communications\n\nBOSTON, Oct. 10 /CNW/ - Nortel(x) (NYSE/TSX: NT) today unveiled a new\ndemonstration of real-time, multimedia IPTV and IMS services over a live\nhigh-speed, 4G WiMAX network. The demonstration, shown at the WiMAX World\ntrade show in Boston, October 10-12, emphasizes Nortel's expertise in\ndelivering personalized, advanced IP-based broadband services across any\ndevice - TV, telephone, PDA - and accessed from any network - wireless or\nDSL/cable.\nNortel's demonstration shows a variety of ways TVs and other devices can\nbe used for personalized, high-speed communication and entertainment services\nsuch as broadcast video, video-on-demand, VoIP, instant messaging, gaming and\nclick to call.\nIn Nortel's demonstration, an IP television (IPTV) service over a live\nhigh-speed WiMAX connection is used to view and download broadcast TV (via a\nfour Megabit stream) with integrated electronic program guide. While this is\nhappening, users are also able to share instant messaging and pictures\ncaptured on screen or from other devices with other viewers. The demonstration\nalso shows click-to-call capability, enabling viewers to make VoIP calls using\nIMS.\n\"This demonstration is an impressive accomplishment because it\nillustrates the potential of delivering advanced broadband services over a\ncost-effective WiMAX connection and delivering a communication experience that\nis tailored to the users individual likes and preferences,\" said Phil\nMarshall, vice president, Yankee Group. \"This would be an ideal deployment\noption for a service provider wanting to offer traditional communications\nservices like voice along with high-quality, bandwidth intensive services like\nvideo to under developed regions and sparsely populated areas where\ntraditional cable and DSL connections are not available.\"\n\"4G Mobile Broadband technologies will usher in the ecosystem to deliver\na host of new applications such as mobile video via IPTV. Today's\ndemonstration is another example of how we are focused on making\nnext-generation communications simple and affordable,\" said George Riedel,\nchief strategy officer, Nortel. \"To ensure service providers meet the\nexploding demand for broadband services with universal anywhere, anytime, any\nd...