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News Release from: Microtel | Subject: DSL equipment
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 06 December 2006
VoIP and broadband provided in European
hotels
Guests staying at hotels now expect Internet access as standard.
Guests staying at hotels now expect Internet access as standard but at the same time hotels are looking for new ways of generating revenue - and loyalty among business customers While phone calls have always been a good way of generating profits for hotels, the availability of a reliable, high-speed Internet service is becoming an essential prerequisite for the modern-day traveller
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 15 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Microtel was initially approached to supply the DSLAM's and CPE equipment only, but it was quickly recognised by InterTouch that Microtel with its decades of communications experience and personalised services could provide them with a turnkey solution encompassing installation and support.
The solution delivered was based on Zhones Bitstorm 4800 DSLAM hospitality package, which encompasses the main DSLAM unit together with all ADSL modems, modem fixing brackets, filters and Voice Splitters.
Zhones hospitality packages deliver connectivity better, faster and easier than other solutions, cuts operational costs and boasts customer satisfaction.
Another advantage is the use of existing telephone wiring and room sockets, eliminating the need to re-decorate the room.
The result of this complete solution has been easier ordering processes, more efficient installation procedures, and a reduction in costs.
"Microtel has seen significant growth in sales of the Zhone hospitality packages driven in part by the very competitive pricing of the equipment" John Larkin, Sales and Marketing Director at Microtel, comments: "This has lead to a growing number of opportunities -not just in the hospitality sector, but also in universities, small businesses and local governments".
"The solution is used because you can build a local area network (LAN) without all the disruption caused by having to rewire buildings with CAT 5 wiring", John Larkin concludes.
With these successful installations now complete, Microtel now expect other equipment orders and installations to be scheduled in the months ahead as other hotels in the group update and improve the quality of communications for their customers.
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