PETALUMA, CA―September 12, 2011―Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today
announced that Cincinnati Bell
Telephone (CBT) (NYSE: CBB) has selected the Ethernet eXtensible Architecture
(EXA) Powered Calix C7 Multiservice Access Platform (MSAP) as a key enabler
to the expansion of its Fioptics
services. This Fiber Forward initiative will leverage existing fiber pulled
deep into CBT's access network and very high-speed digital subscriber line 2
(VDSL2) technology to expand the current Fioptics marketable area by an
additional 70,000 homes. After completion of this initiative, over 150,000
homes in southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky will have the option to
connect to the Fioptics services, featuring access to state-of-the-art video
capabilities, advanced broadband Internet access, and better communication via
sophisticated wireline communication services.
"We are
extremely excited to work with Calix to rapidly expand the Fioptics broadband
initiative to a whole new set of potential customers," said Darrick Zucco, Vice
President and GM of Consumer Markets at CBT. "Calix provides us with a tight
product and technology fit, and simplified business and support model. This
rare combination puts us in a great position to execute effectively on this
important initiative," said Jeff Carr, Chief Technology Officer at CBT.
The EXA Powered Calix C7 provides CBT
with new potential efficiencies in turning-up new Fioptics customers through
its ease of video provisioning and extensive operational flexibility. North
America's leading MSAP, the C7 brings industry-leading VDSL2 density to CBT's
network, as well as integrated 10 gigabit Ethernet transport. CBT plans to
deploy C7 software release 7.2 in its network, which supports a variety of new
features including link aggregation (802.3ad) and a pure IP video model across
its EXA Powered line cards. Architected with extraordinary flexibility and
capacity, the C7 also provides CBT the capability to offer gigabit passive
optical network (GPON) services in the future.
"Fioptics has proven to be a
powerful initiative for driving new and deeper broadband service relationships
in targeted markets for CBT," said John Colvin, senior vice president of North
American field sales and marketing at Calix. "CBT is now moving into
expansion mode for Fioptics services, and looking to Calix to help them to
efficiently and effectively leverage this success across a significantly wider
footprint. Calix is honored to be playing a major role in bringing advanced
Fioptics services to CBT's subscribers, and looks forward to making this ambitious
initiative a reality."
Calix will be highlighting the C7 and the rest of its Unified
Access portfolio during exhibition hours on September 13 and 14 in Calix Booth
736/738 at OSP Expo 2011 at
the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH.
About Calix
Calix (NYSE: CALX) is a global
leader in access innovation. Its Unified Access portfolio of broadband
communications access systems and software enable communications service
providers worldwide to be the broadband provider of choice to their
subscribers. 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, except as required by
law. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from
current expectations based on risks and uncertainties affecting the Company's
business. The reader is cautioned not to unduly rely on the forward-looking
statements contained in this press release. Additional information on potential
factors that could affect Calix's
results and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in its report on Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 25, 2011, filed with the SEC on July 22,
2011, available at http://www.sec.gov.
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