BT Issues 21CN Ethernet RFP

LightReading reports that the BT Group has issued a major Ethernet equipment Invitation to Tender (ITT) for its £10 billion (US$18.7 billion) 21CN next-generation network project. The article mentions that BT says it is spending about £3.4 billion (US$6.3 billion) on the initial contracts with its eight preferred suppliers, but it is not giving any guidance about the planned capital expenditure to be used on Ethernet gear.

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