Flag Telecom Bags China Telecom Contract

China Telecom, one of the operators in China, has awarded Flag Telecom, a provider of international wholesale network transport and communications services, a multi-million dollar contract for multiple STM-16s providing a substantial 30Gbits/s capacity between China and the US. The STM-16s will provide full-circuit, high quality connectivity to carry large volumes of voice, data and Internet traffic between China and the US West Coast. 

In meeting China Telecom's requirement Flag Telecom is providing an integrated solution based on its Flag North Asia Loop (FNAL) system and Tyco Telecommunications' TGN Trans-Pacific cable. This contract is expected to satisfy mid- to long-term forecast demand and positions FLAG Telecom as a major supplier to China Telecom.

Flag Telecom CEO Patrick Gallagher said, "China Telecom has now put in place a fast, reliable and scaleable international platform to deliver advanced services and meet forecast demand for high-speed connectivity. This is much more than a supplier agreement and demonstrates China Telecom's confidence in Flag's ability to meet their exacting quality requirements; in our experience in the marketplace and our assured future with the support of our parent, Reliance. Together with Reliance and our partner suppliers we are able to provide a global one-stop shop both for bandwidth and innovative products and services all at extremely cost-effective pricing for customers."

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