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ECI Telecom, a global provider of next-generation network solutions, has been chosen as a strategic partner by Openreach, part of the BT Group, in BT's drive to upgrade the UK's broadband infrastructure. The network displays a first-of-its-kind architecture, based on state-of-the-art fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) GPON and fiber-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) VDSL2 technologies. Openreach will deploy ECI's Hi-FOCuS™ Multi-Service Access Node (MSAN) to roll-out a FTTP and FTTC network countrywide.

Openreach's NGA project is being addressed utilizing all the benefits of ECI's 1Net framework for optimized migration to next-generation networks, including:

1. Reduced risk in capital investment choices
2. Increased scalability to meet ever-growing bandwidth needs
3. Improved revenue growth by supporting a wide array of business models

By taking into consideration Openreach's business goals, strategic directives, country regulatory circumstances and the demand for ultra-high-speed access, ECI's 1Net approach delivers on the specific challenges being faced as Openreach upgrades its last-mile infrastructure to support Communications Providers' needs.

Executive Perspective:
"With ECI as a strategic partner for this very advanced carrier-of-carriers architecture, we are able to upgrade our infrastructure offerings to Communications Providers and guarantee the provision of equivalency to all our customers. ECI's offerings are in line with our vision of a straightforward, more integrated and competitive network, simplifying management and supporting the optimization of our next-generation access network in an environmentally-friendly and responsible way."
Steve Robertson, Openreach's CEO

"Through a future-proof network proposition, we partner with Openreach in this first-of-its-kind project to guarantee high-speed infrastructure and a viable business model. We support Openreach's goal for cost-effective high-speed infrastructure offerings without compromising quality, security or competitiveness in such an open access environment."
Rafi Maor, President and CEO of ECI Telecom

The Solution
ECI will deliver to Openreach a next-generation access solution, based on an innovative architecture for wholesale offerings of FTTP and FTTC. Openreach will deploy ECI's leading Hi-FOCuS MSAN, to ensure advanced quality-of-service capabilities, scalability and performance. The solution supports multiple telecom providers through the same access fiber loop and enables Openreach to deliver equivalence to each Communications Provider for their individual and evolving bandwidth needs. With unique Ethernet aggregation capabilities, Openreach can ensure true physical separation of each communication provider's network. ECI will also provide Openreach with best-of-breed customer premise equipment, street cabinets, and the appropriate service integration and commissioning.

Resource Links:

"Super-fast Fibre Access: The Future Starts Here," Openreach presentation

"Keeping the UK Connected," about Openreach

"Making the Case for Open Access," press release

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About ECI Telecom
ECI Telecom delivers innovative communications platforms to carriers and service providers worldwide. ECI provides efficient platforms and solutions that enable customers to rapidly deploy cost-effective, revenue-generating services.

Founded in 1961, Israel-based ECI has consistently delivered customer-focused networking solutions to the world's largest carriers. The Company is also a market leader in many emerging markets. ECI provides scalable broadband access, transport and data networking infrastructure that provides the foundation for the communications of tomorrow, including next-generation voice, IPTV, mobility and other business solutions. For more information, please visit www.ecitele.com.

About Openreach
Openreach is responsible for the nationwide local BT network which connects homes and businesses across Britain to communications providers' networks. Openreach provides communications providers with services and products associated with that network.

About BT
BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to our customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.

In the year ended 31 March 2010, BT Group's revenue was £20,911 million.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

For more information, visit www.bt.com/aboutbt

Certain statements contained in this release may contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of the Companies mentioned. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product and market acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties as well as other risks.