18 January, 2005: Matáv, the incumbent telecom operator in Hungary , has selected Ericsson to deliver its Ethernet DSL Access solution, providing new broadband capabilities to their subscribers. Ericsson is providing its Ethernet DSL Access solution and related services, for supporting Matáv to build an advanced IP/Ethernet broadband access network. This solution will be able to deliver triple play services such as data, voice and video/TV simultaneously for residential and business users.

 "We intend to apply a state-of-the-art Ethernet based DSLAM technology to increase our DSL coverage in small settlement areas in a cost-effective way and to introduce a new generation of broadband services for residential users in high capacity areas," said Peter Janeck, Chief Technical Officer of Matáv. "Matáv's broadband strategy is to double subscriber connections in the next two years".

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