JULY 25, 2006 PETALUMA, CA—Calix today announced
that FDN Communications, a 250,000-line CLEC based in Florida, is deploying
packet-based access solutions from Calix. The company selected the Calix C7
multiservice access platform (MSAP) to help transform its network in the face
of a changing regulatory environment and accelerating consumer expectations.
Like a growing number of CLECs using access solutions from Calix to transform
their networks, FDN Communications benefits from the increased capacity and
greater flexibility afforded by the Calix C7 platform.
With UNE-P (unbundled network element—platform) availability and
pricing being changed in line with FCC regulatory modifications, CLECs
everywhere are looking for multiservice access platforms that maximize the
range of services that can be delivered and provide greater network flexibility.
The interface diversity, deployment flexibility, and enormous capacity of the
Calix C7 platform perfectly fit these requirements.
According to Matt Blocha, CTO with FDN Communications, "In addition
to addressing all of our existing business and consumer services, including
voice, DSL, and T1 private lines, Calix allows us to quickly and
cost-effectively implement a wide array of emerging services such as
business-oriented Gigabit Ethernet, VOIP, DSL, and many others."
Founded in 1998, FDN Communications currently provides a full suite
of voice and data services to over 70,000 business and residential customers
and has more than 250,000 access lines. In addition, FDN provides web hosting,
collocation, and application services throughout its operating footprint in the
Southeast US.
Mitch Fleming, Calix vice president of regional sales, added, "FDN
Communications' decision to deploy the Calix C7 platform throughout its network
is emblematic of the opportunity many CLECs face. While the regulatory
environment is changing and subscriber demands—both residential and
business—are evolving, the packet-based, 200 Gbps Calix C7 provides a platform
from which CLECs can deliver virtually any service over any media."
FDN Communications will initially deploy the Calix C7 in its 170
central office collocations. The deployment flexibility inherent in the Calix
C7, along with a wide range of available service interfaces, also allows FDN
Communications to deploy in premises collocations and begin selective
overbuilding of ILEC service areas.
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 to drive fiber deeper into the network. Calix has deployed
its solutions in hundreds of service provider networks throughout North
America, and has shipped more than two million ports. 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 involve risks and
uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available
to us as of the date of this press 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.
About FDN Communications
Headquartered in Maitland, Florida, FDN Communications
provides business class communication services throughout the Southeastern
United States. Serving more than 70,000 satisfied customers with over a quarter
million telephone and Internet lines, FDN presents real solutions for today's
communication challenges. More information about FDN Communications can be
found at www.fdn.com.
For additional information contact:
Jeannette Bitz
Engage PR
510-748-8200 x207
jbitz@engagepr.com
