Fixed orders - 22/12/05

Nortel has deployed its Optical Ethernet network platform to support "triple play" cable services including VoIP, VOD, and Internet for German cable operator Unity Media GmbH.

CSG Systems will provide billing and customer care solutions to digital TV services provider EchoStar Communications.

SupportSoft will help Portugal Telecom for broadband customer service automation.

Current Communications (US) will deploy the nation's largest broadband over powerline (BPL) system to date in Dallas, TX. The contract is worth $150m over 10 years.

Siemens has received a $50m contract from Pacific Texas Pipeline and Transportation to design and build the security and communications systems for its new fuel pipeline. It has been selected by Shanghai Telecom as the set-top box and infrastructure supplier for its planned IPTV service.

Zhone Technologies is delivering its optical Ethernet platform to Yipes Enterprise.