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The article reports on the agreement signed by Rogers with Sprint that allows business customers to operate on a seamless Internet protocol (IP)-based network through a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network-to-network interface. The agreement allows Rogers' customers to seamlessly connect to the Sprint network and enjoy a consistent communications experience between Canada and the U.S. The advantage of MPLS solutions is that companies will be able to avoid many capital expenditures and additional hires to maintain networks on both sides of the border.

The article reports on the expansion of the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) solution and other Internet Protocol-based services of MTS Allstream in Canada. The move allows the company to convert an additional Nav Canada sites in remote communities to an MPLS network. The company has also upgraded a number of Area Control Centres and several airport control towers to an Ethernet-based access solution. Executive Eric Fletcher said the expansion enables the civil air navigation services provider to increase bandwidth requirements to improve productivity and service levels.