360networks to Deploy Alcatel-Lucent's 100G-Capable Converged Optics and IP Solution to

PARIS, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- 360networks is taking an innovative approach to dealing with the explosion of HD video, interactive gaming and business-critical applications that are driving Internet and content service providers to handle more traffic at higher speeds. The company has selected Alcatel-Lucent's Converged Backbone Transformation (CBT) solution capable of speeds up to 100G, a distinctive combination of IP and optical technologies, to offer greater bandwidth capacity and IP-based Ethernet services.

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With some 18,000 miles of network west of the Mississippi, 360networks is one of the largest facilities-based telecommunications wholesalers in the United States, 360networks helps the nation's voice, data, Internet and content providers pursue next-generation strategies, migrate from legacy networks, grow into new markets and services and increase network diversity. This deployment supports 360networks' delivery of regional Layer 2 Ethernet over a fully redundant dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) network with very low latency and no congestion.

360networks is a full service wholesale provider of Private Line Transport, VoIP, IP, and Local Access (T1/DS3) services, on its wholly-owned fiber optic backbone. Its facilities-based network provides deep coverage, spanning 18,000 miles to tier 1 to 4 U.S. markets (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). Financially stable and a CLEC in 36 states, 360networks enables the nation's voice, data and web-based application and service providers to quickly pursue next generation strategies, migrate from legacy networks, grow into new markets and services, and increase network diversity. www.360networks.com