Ikanos Powers Swisscom VDSL Deployment

FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ikanos Communications , a leading developer and provider of Fiber Fast(TM) broadband solutions, today announced that its SmartLeap(TM) SL9400 solution is powering Swisscom Fixnet's rollout of VDSL-based IPTV and triple-play services.

By selecting VDSL to deploy triple play and other interactive services, Swisscom Fixnet is able to provide a flexible video delivery service that is designed to be superior to cable operators' offerings.

"Swisscom Fixnet is committed to remaining one of Europe's most advanced service providers," said Adrian Bult, CEO and president of Swisscom Fixnet. "By utilizing Ikanos' field-proven VDSL technology, Swisscom will be able to rapidly deploy IPTV and service experiences that go far beyond what is available on cable."

Swisscom Fixnet chose VDSL technology because of its superior upstream and downstream bandwidth performance and deployment flexibility. With the ability to deliver up to 60/30 Mbps in short distance deployments and at 20/5 Mbps on longer loops up to 5000 feet, Ikanos' SL9400 solution provides Swisscom Fixnet with extensive network coverage for its next-generation services.

"We are pleased that Swisscom Fixnet is utilizing Ikanos-based solutions to power their next-generation service offerings," said Rajesh Vashist, chairman and CEO of Ikanos Communications. "We believe that deployments of video over VDSL will continue to accelerate, as carriers across Europe and around the world recognize that VDSL is designed to be the fastest and most cost-effective way to implement compelling interactive services."

About Ikanos Communications

Ikanos Communications, Inc. develops chipsets that enable carriers to offer Fiber Fast(TM) bandwidth and high-speed network processing for enhanced triple-play services. Supporting transmission rates of up to 100 Mbps, Ikanos' complete line of end-to-end silicon solutions power line terminals, CPE modems, and residential gateways for most of the world's largest network equipment manufacturers. With its field-proven solutions, Ikanos enables fast and cost-effective carrier rollouts of interactive broadband services including IPTV. For more information, please visit http://www.ikanos.com/.

NOTE: Ikanos Communications, Ikanos, the Ikanos logo, SmartLeap, Eagle, Fusiv, CleverConnect, Ikanos Programmable Operating System, Fx, FxS, VLR and Fiber Fast are among the trademarks or registered trademarks of Ikanos

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to the expected successful market acceptance of Ikanos-based solutions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions, uncertainties and risks, including the development of the fiber-fast broadband market generally, competition within the fiber-fast broadband market and competition from other technologies. One should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We cannot assure that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, nor do we undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release.

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