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Occam Networks Helps Ganado Telephone Deploy FTTH
By Arun Satapathy, TMCnet.com
April 30, 2008
Occam Networks, a broadband access network supplier, today announced that Ganado Telephone Company has deployed its Broadband Loop Carrier (BLC) access equipment as part of a multi-phase upgrade project.
Ganado is shortening itsr copper network loops and deploying Point-to-Point Ethernet Fiber to the Home (FTTH). This enables Ganado to offer a range of new, advanced broadband services.
"As a rural telecommunications service provider, it was critical that our access equipment company supplied us with both highly-reliable and easy to deploy products, as well as support us with highly professional service," said Bill Rakowitz, general manager of Ganado Telephone. "Occam succeeded on all counts. Occam's blades were easy to deploy, turned up very quickly and Occam's services team provided thorough, attentive and personalized service."
Ganado serves both business and residential customers as the area’s Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC). So far, it has deployed broadband services over Occam's BLC 6252, BLC 6244 and BLC 6246 ADS2Plus and Lifeline POTS blades. Occam's BLC 6312 and ONT 2300 series Point-to-Point Ethernet products are used to address FTTP applications.
"Our work with Ganado demonstrates that Occam provides outstanding products and solutions to telecommunications service providers in a manner that enables them to meet both traditional and emerging service requirements with ease and efficiency," said Nathan Harrell, vice president of sales for Occam Networks. "Our full featured BLC 6000 system is accelerating the evolution of access networks with quality, easy to deploy products ensuring rapid 'time to revenue' in highly competitive markets."
Ganado Telephone Co. supplies voice and data communications services to South Texas businesses and residents of Ganado, Louise (including Hillje) and Markham (including Buckeye and Clemville). It is the parent company of YK Communications, Inc. that provides Internet, cellular telephone, DirecTV (News - Alert) and paging services. The company has been locally owned and operated since 1945.
Occam Networks' broadband access solutions help service providers to offer profitable new voice, data and video services over copper and fiber. Occam systems deliver flexibility and scalability in a Triple Play world. Over 1.8 million BLC 6000 ports are currently deployed at over 270 service providers in North America and the Caribbean.