JUNE 27, 2007, PETALUMA, CA—Calix today announced that Cable &
Wireless (Barbados) Limited has chosen the Calix C7 multiservice access
platform (MSAP) and the Calix Management System (CMS) to implement a
24,000-line expansion of its existing network that will bring DSL and VOIP
services to more customers. Cable & Wireless (Barbados) had previously installed
more than 10,000 Calix combo ports for POTS and ADSL2+ service. The provider
brings cutting-edge technology to the residents of Barbados with services
ranging from basic telephone service and internet access to managed data
network solutions and cellular services.
"Cable & Wireless (Barbados) selected Calix not only because its solutions enable us to
bring more customers into our network but also because it provides us with a
cost-effective way of greatly increasing our DSL and VOIP capability," said Ed
Layne, Vice President Networks, Cable & Wireless (Barbados). "Our market is
competitive, and with the Calix C7 we are able to maintain and increase our
competitive advantage as we move to an IP-based network."
The Calix C7 allows
Cable & Wireless (Barbados) to upgrade to an advanced, IP-based access
network that will meet the needs of its residential and business customers now
and well into the future and to deploy new IP-based services. The CMS advanced
management and provisioning platform makes it easier for the operator to offer
VOIP and other IP services as well as to leverage IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)
applications as they become available. In addition, the advanced
troubleshooting and fault correction of the CMS enable Cable & Wireless
(Barbados) to provide exception service availability to its subscribers.
"Calix is a major
force in the Caribbean, and our relationship with Cable & Wireless
(Barbados) is instrumental in helping further increase our presence. Four of
the largest service providers in the Caribbean now depend on Calix to deliver a
broad array of advanced services to their customers," said Mark Dressler,
director of sales, CALA region, for Calix. "A technically sophisticated and
aggressive provider, Cable & Wireless (Barbados) is a rising star in the
Caribbean, and we look forward to working with the company over the long term."
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 shareholder release may contain forward-looking
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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
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For additional information contact:
Jeannette Bitz
Engage PR
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