Fixed contracts - 09/11/06
RAD Data will provide Ethernet over SDH for Bezeq Int. (an ISP) and Ico (long-distance telecom company) in Israel.
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RAD Data will provide Ethernet over SDH for Bezeq Int. (an ISP) and Ico (long-distance telecom company) in Israel.
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