With a leading portfolio of products from our partners Kenton, Telindus, Actelis, Eloquence, Paradyne, Jetstream and Dataflex we are able to leverage today's networks while providing cost effective evolution to the networks of tomorrow.

Integrated Access Devices delivers voice over broadband solutions for SOHO/SME markets

16 February 2006 - Microtel Ltd Now available in the UK from Microtel, the Dataflex Vine Series of Integrated Access Devices delivers full-functionality, low-cost voice-over-broadband solutions for the SOHO and SME markets.

Voice Trunking Gateway provides 16:1 compressed voice transmission for bandwidth saving

31 January 2006 - Microtel Ltd The RAD VMUX available in the UK from Microtel, is a unique voice trunking gateway that can provide compressed voice transmission over IP, MPLS, Ethernet, or TDM networks.

Microtel features new gateway products at VoIP for Business event

27 January 2006 - Microtel Ltd At VoIP for Business, Microtel will emphasise its range of solutions and systems for the VoIP and VoDSL market, with the focus on two new product families.

The RAD Data Compressed Voice System available from Microtel: features and benefits

20 January 2006 - Microtel Ltd Carriers and enterprises are looking for ways to reduce costs by transporting their communications traffic with higher bandwidth efficiency. This can be achieved by using state-of-the-art voice compression algorithms that maintain toll quality voice, and converging voice and data traffic over the same network links.

Microtel completes project to provide low cost student broadband access & voice service

29 December 2005 - Microtel Ltd Microtel have successfully installed the network that will provide low cost broadband access and individual phone lines into each student room at properties in Lincoln and Loughborough. Traditionally, it has been difficult for students to secure both utilities due to the temporary nature of rented accommodation.

Microtel deliver fibre-quality broadband to more than 650 schools in the UK

25 November 2005 - Microtel Ltd Microtel deploys Actelis MetaLIGHT platform to provide fibre-quality broadband over existing copper infrastructure to a consortium of 9 Local Educational Authorities. Microtel has been contracted to supply, install and commission Actelis Networks' MetaLIGHT Ethernet-over-Copper platform to deliver high-speed broadband services to over 650 schools in the East of England.

Microtel to distribute RAD data communications products in UK

10 October 2005 - Microtel Ltd Microtel, the South East London based communications solutions provider, has been appointed as an official distributor in the United Kingdom for RAD data communications, the Tel Aviv, Israel, based manufacturer of a wide range of access products.

IP Voice Extender aids VoIP delivery over long distances

11 May 2005 - Microtel Ltd The new IP Voice Extender from Microtel offers a simple solution to the problem of delivering IP telephony over long lines. Using the existing telephone cable infrastructure if required, the IP Voice Extender can drive multiple IP telephones at distances of up to 5.5 km, depending on line quality.

Multi-Pair technology delivers fibre performance over copper cable

26 February 2005 - Microtel Ltd The new Multi-Pair family of products, which offer a scalable family of stan dards compliant and affordable solutions, are based on a technology known as MetaLOOP, developed by Actelis Networks of Fremont, California. This new technology combines several (patents pending) techniques which turn ordinary copper-pair cable into a fibre-quality broadband transmission medium.

Microtel has been appointed as partners for range of MetaLIGHT Ethernet Over Copper product portfolio

30 September 2004 - Microtel Ltd Microtel Ltd a division of Kenton Research has been appointed by Actelis Networks Inc as its partner in the UK for their range of award winning MetaLIGHT Ethernet Over Copper product portfolio.

Agreement covers award-winning Ethernet-over-copper product family

15 September 2004 - Microtel Ltd Microtel Ltd., a division of Kenton Research, has been appointed by Actelis Networks Inc. of Fremont, California, as its partner in the UK to provide sales, marketing and support for the Actelis range of award-winning MetaLIGHT Ò Ethernet-over-copper products.

Versatile unit delivers legacy PABX interfacing, SIP/H323 connectivity and ISP free-call service

12 July 2004 - Microtel Ltd The New TG5250 Trunk Gateway from Microtel offers a cost-effective way of interfacing Voice over Internet Protocol networks with Public Switched Telephone Network traditional PABX systems, as well as providing connectivity between systems based on the competing H323 and SIP VoIP standards.

New technology delivers fibre performance over copper cable

20 March 2004 - Microtel Ltd A new range of communications platforms that allow broadband fibre performance to be obtained from conventional copper cabling is now available in the UK from Microtel. The new Multi-Pair family of products, which offer a scalable family of stan dards compliant and affordable solutions, are based on a technology known as MetaLOOP, developed by Actelis Networks of Fremont, California. This new technology combines several (patents pending) techniques which turn ordinary copper-pair cable into a fibre-quality broadband transmission medium.

Multiplexer delivers ISDN, LAN and serial data over single E1

11 May 2003 - Microtel Ltd In response to customer demand to optimise the use Wide Area Network resources, Microtel has introduced a new access unit, the E141, which will offer the benefit of combining the functions of a smart ISDN access switch together with a time-division multiplexer.

ISDN/E1 multiplexer integrates traffic for users or service providers

13 March 2003 - Microtel Ltd To improve the deployment and availability of FPRI and FE1 services, the new E800 ISDN multiplexer from Microtel combines the functions of an 8-port E1 cross-connect and an 8-line ISDN switch in a compact module. The new unit is designed to deliver bundled services covering ISDN, Internet access and legacy data services when used in conjunction with Microtel's E141 and E201 access units. The E800 is equally suited to the integration of these services for users in multi-tenant buildings or at the point of presence for a network service provider. In a multi-tenant building, a distance of up to 1.5 km can be covered between the E800 and the access units using two twisted copper pairs. The multiplexer will connect to several access units, and cross-connects the different FE1 data services into a single E1 trunk, while bundling the different fractional PRI (primary rate ISDN) lines onto a single PRI interface. The E800 is available in desktop or rack-mount configurations. When installed in a point-of-presence environment, several modules can be installed in a single 19-inch card nest.

Access multiplexer delivers ISDN, LAN and serial data over single E1

28 February 2003 - Microtel Ltd In response to customer demand to optimise the use Wide Area Network resources, Microtel has introduced a new access unit, the E141, which will offer the benefit of combining the functions of a smart ISDN access switch together with a time-division multiplexer. The new unit presents four ISDN (BRI), 64 kbit/s serial data as well as IP Ethernet traffic simultaneously over a single E1 connection. It is equally suited to the delivery of combined services for telecom operators and within enterprise networks or simply providing point-to-point multi-service connectivity over 2 Mbit/s links between different sites. The standard E141 unit comes with one 2 Mbit/s G.703 interface, four basic rate ISDN interfaces, one universal N×64k interface and one Ethernet interface. The G.703 interface towards the backbone offers the flexibility of operating either as a primary rate ISDN interface, or as a channelised E1 connection or a combination of both. The unit is fully compliant with the Euro-ISDN standard (Q.931), and features full ISDN switching between all the ISDN ports to reduce network costs. It includes a facility for basic rate to primary rate ISDN aggregation and ISDN number alteration for further network savings.

Smart multiplexer integrates ISDN, LAN and TDM access

27 January 2003 - Microtel Ltd In order to achieve optimum utilisation of Wide Area Network resources, Microtel has introduced the new E201 Multiplexer. It combines the benefits of a smart ISDN switch together with a time division multiplex access device, allowing serial data and IP Ethernet traffic to be delivered simultaneously over a single E1 or even FE1 connection.

Baseband modem with integrated IP routing

08 August 2002 - Microtel Ltd The Crocus SHDSL 1421 router, a baseband modem with an integrated IP router and bridge, is now available from Microtel. The new device offers symmetrical full duplex variable-rate transmission at up to 2.3 Mbit/s over a single two-wire unconditioned, unshielded twisted-pair copper cable. It is based on the new G.SHDSL standard for higher speeds and longer loop ranges.

SHDSL modem for high-speed transmission on twisted pairs

23 July 2002 - Microtel Ltd The Microtel Crocus SHDSL modem uses single-pair high-bit-rate digital subscriber line technology to provide full duplex transmission at up to 2.3 Mbit/s over a single two-wire unconditioned, unshielded twisted-pair cable.

VoiceXtender offers free voice calls via WAN links

25 June 2002 - Microtel Ltd VoiceXtender from Microtel is a device that allows free high-quality voice calls to be made between sites using existing WAN connections. Using VoiceXtender, simple telephones located at a remote site can be connected through an existing LAN/WAN computer network infrastructure to a telephone system at the main site. Voice quality is to the H323 industry standard.

Microtel supplies advanced SDSL networking system for Scottish housing association

26 February 2002 - Microtel Ltd Microtel, the Crayford based supplier of communications and interfacing solutions, has just completed a major network installation based on SDSL (Sub-Rate Digital Subscriber Line) technology for a leading Glasgow Housing Association.

New E800 ISDN multiplexer from Microtel

15 February 2002 - Microtel Ltd To improve the deployment and availability of FPRI and FE1 services, the new E800 ISDN multiplexer from Microtel combines the functions of an 8-port E1 cross-connect and an 8-line ISDN switch in a compact module. The new unit is designed to deliver bundled services covering ISDN, Internet access and legacy data services when used in conjunction with Microtel's E141 and E201 access units. The E800 is equally suited to the integration of these services for users in multi-tenant buildings or at the point of presence for a network service provider. In a multi-tenant building, a distance of up to 1.5 km can be covered between the E800 and the access units using two twisted copper pairs. The multiplexer will connect to several access units, and cross-connects the different FE1 data services into a single E1 trunk, while bundling the different fractional PRI (primary rate ISDN) lines onto a single PRI interface. The E800 is available in desktop or rack-mount configurations. When installed in a point-of-presence environment, several modules can be installed in a single 19-inch card nest.

Advanced SDSL networking system for Scottish housing association

01 March 2001 - Microtel Ltd Microtel has just completed a major network installation based on SDSL (Sub-Rate Digital Subscriber Line) technology for a leading Glasgow housing association. The system, one of the most advanced yet installed in the UK, provides inter-office links with bandwidth for both voice and date connectivity between head office and satellite branches.

ISDN multiplexer boosts communications efficiency in award-winning recruitment company

31 January 2001 - Microtel Ltd Computer Futures, a market leader in the IT staffing sector, is using the PRI-MUX devices (manufactured by DATAX, a Telindus company) to interface between its internal routers and PABX systems and external BT and other carriers' ISDN networks, in such a way that the system is automatically configured to provide the most cost-effective use of resources.