CableLabs issued a request for proposal (RFP) for Multi-Line multimedia terminal adapter (ML-MTA) equipment that could be used by cable operators to offer voice services for small-business and commercial customers. CableLabs is working with its members to collect information from manufacturers regarding ML-MTA that comply with CableLabs’ DOCSIS 2.0 and PacketCable 1.0 specifications. RFP responses are due August 12 with the anticipation that equipment would be available for testing later this year. http://www.cablelabs.com
CableLabs Issues RFP for Multi-Line VoIP CPE
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POTS / PSTN served from 1876. What ultimately replaced it?
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