Motorola, Inc. is demonstrating its continued leadership in next-generation fiber access solutions at TELECOM '05 with several new technologies that are expected to accelerate the deployment of IPTV-based entertainment services. The offerings -- including Internet protocol television (IPTV) over GPON and BPON, high- density optical networks terminals, and high-definition television (HDTV) and multi-stream IP residential gateways -- extend the ways carriers can cost effectively bring digital video entertainment, high-speed Internet and telephony services to subscribers.

According to Multimedia Research Group (MRG), the worldwide IPTV market is poised for explosive growth over the next five years, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 78 percent, from 3.7 million subscribers this year, to 36.9 million in 2009(1). Motorola is capitalizing on this trend with its recently announced next-generation AXS2200 optical access portfolio and proven Multi-Service Access Platform, which introduce operators of all sizes to flexible delivery options for broadband services such as high definition television, digital video recording, video-on-demand, and robust interactive gaming applications.

When used in tandem with the Motorola AXS2200, the ONT6000 MDU/MTU Optical Network Terminal is a low cost, ITU compliant Optical Network Terminal that acts as the service delivery point to turn "buildings passed" by fiber into living units served by triple-play services over a single fiber passive optical network (PON). The ONT6000 delivers a full range of residential and business services, such as broadband data, HDTV, video on demand and games online-to multiple dwelling unit (MDU) complexes and office buildings (multiple tenant units (MTUs)).

Three other new technology components provide additional options through Motorola's market-leading Multi-Service Access Platform, helping accelerate the value carriers can bring to their subscribers through DSL and Passive Optical Networking based IPTV solutions. These include:

• Motorola RG3000 Residential Gateway: The RG3000 helps to protect telecommunications operator investments in equipment by giving them the ability to provision and deliver triple-play services that now include high-definition television. This advanced VDSL-based residential gateway connects to Motorola's Multi-Service Access platform to support HDTV quality video, along with robust capabilities, including high-speed Internet access, on-screen caller ID, pay-per-view and interactive television.
• Motorola BPON Card: This Broadband Passive Optical Network (BPON) card erases the limitations inherent in fiber-to-the-node (FTTN) access platforms. By enabling all-IP services over a standard fiber-to-the- home (FTTH) interface, operators using the Motorola Multi-Service Access Platform and existing management and middleware solutions, can easily and cost effectively upgrade infrastructures with a plug-and- play FTTH end-to-end IPTV solution.
• Motorola RG2400E Residential Gateway: This all IP multi-stream RG2400E residential gateway provides the functionality of multiple set-top boxes by operating as a single access device for the home capable of delivering three concurrent streams of IP digital video. The RG2400E is integrated into the Multi-Service Access Platform via its integrated FTTH BPON architecture and delivers true IPTV services.

Motorola continues to supply network technologies for FTTN and FTTP to a growing list of customers in North America with recent deployments by several telecom companies. These deployments further Motorola's heritage in helping traditional carriers transform into successful entertainment providers by supplying economically viable, scalable infrastructures for IPTV and other bundled services.

"Our goal is simple: help our customers deploy the converged service delivery platforms that enable them to improve their bottom lines," said Bruce Swail, general manager of FTTN for Motorola Wireline Networks. "Our latest offerings allow operators not only to operationalize multiple technologies using both existing and new platforms, but also to add new value through the delivery of competitive voice, video and data services."

Motorola's solutions will be on display in booth #711 at TELECOM '05. In addition to these technologies, Motorola is sharing its strategy for WiMAX, along with seven technology demonstrations, including advanced video wireless broadband, embedded computing, seamless mobility, IMS, mesh networking, IPTV entertainment and MicroTCA.

Previewing a proof-of-concept communications server based on the MicroTCA specification, Motorola underlines its commitment to focus on key technologies that maximize and accelerate the benefits of open industry standards. The smaller form-factor and lower entry cost of MicroTCA communications servers supports a "pay-as-you-grow" business model, allowing service providers to enter a market with less initial capital expenditure and to expand their computing platform capabilities in small, low-cost increments as demand for the new service increases. MicroTCA leverages both the AdvancedTCA system architecture and the AdvancedMC framework and applies them to higher-volume cost-sensitive market segment.