MARCH 5, 2007, PETALUMA, CA—Calix, the largest telecom solution supplier
focused solely on access, today announced that research from
broadbandtrends.com shows it moved into the #2 position in North American DSL
port shipments during the fourth quarter of 2006, behind only a pre-merger
Alcatel (NASDAQ: ALU). broadbandtrends.com research also shows that Calix
continues to claim the #1 position in North America for the fastest-growing DSL
segment—broadband loop carriers, a type of multiservice access platform.
- Calix shipped 220,776 DSL ports in North America during Q4/06, a sequential increase of 24
percent and a year-over-year increase of 124 percent.
- During Q4/06 Calix accounted for over 41 percent of all DSL and voice ports shipped on North
American broadband loop carriers, increasing its percentage-point lead over the
next largest supplier to 21 points from 15 points in Q3/06.
"Calix has taken
advantage of the continued strong growth in DSL deployments among North
American service providers to move up from fifth place in the market to second
place," said Teresa Mastrangelo, principal analyst with broadbandtrends.com.
"This makes Calix one of the biggest overall gainers in the DSL market."
Many service
providers are now embarked on the deployment of a redefined form of broadband
access. While the narrowband generation was characterized by access speeds in
the tens of kilobits, and the initial broadband generation characterized by
hundreds of kilobits to a few megabits, redefined broadband entails the ability
to deliver tens to hundreds of megabits downstream and an equally important
increase in upstream speeds. Whether as part of an IPTV deployment or simply in
anticipation of more video up/downloads and more sophisticated gaming packages,
service providers are laying the groundwork for a broad range of advanced
IP-based services by deploying the latest form of broadband.
"We expect our
customers will continue to drive major market trends and continue the rapid
deployment of a redefined form of broadband," said Ray Savona, Calix vice
president of field marketing. "Service providers are aggressively preparing
their networks for a broadband future that includes a panoply of advanced
IP-based services."
About Calix
Calix is the largest telecom equipment supplier focused
solely on access solutions for broadband service delivery. Service providers
deploy Calix access systems to enable a rich set of information, communication,
and entertainment services and to expand their revenue base beyond
connectivity. Calix access innovation helps service providers transform their
networks from circuit to packet, narrowband to broadband, and copper to fiber.
Calix has deployed millions of ports and tens of thousands of systems into
hundreds of service provider networks throughout North America. For more
information, visit the Calix website at www.calix.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements
that are based upon management's current expectations and are inherently
uncertain. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to
us as of the date of this release and we assume no obligation to revise or
update any such forward looking statement to reflect any event or circumstance
after the date of this release. Actual results and the timing of events could
differ materially from current expectations.
For additional information contact:
Jeannette Bitz
Engage PR
510-748-8200 x207
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