Short Take: Alcatel unveils high-speed Net access equipment

Alcatel has released new networking equipment that lets service providers offer high-speed Net access. The product, called the OneStream Broadband Access Server, takes aim at Redback Networks, the current market leader. Alcatel's product can support up to 80,000 users and allows service providers to offer customers a range of services, including virtual private networks. Alcatel's product costs between $50,000 and $250,000, depending on the configuration.