BVU chooses Calix C7 for GPON broadband stimulus project
Bristol Virginia Utilities (BVU) has selected the EXA Powered Calix C7 Multiservice Access Platform (MSAP) and the 700GX/GE family of GPON ONTs for a network expansion funded with broadband stimulus dollars, Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) says. The project is designed to expand BVU’s fiber access network across an eight-county region of southwestern Virginia.
BVU received $28.4 million in overall broadband stimulus funds, including a $22.7 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and a matching $5.7 million provided by the Virginia Tobacco Commission (VTC), for plant engineering, materials, labor, and other costs, including access equipment. The GPON network expansion will connect approximately 122 community anchor institutions and more than 18,000 businesses and residences.
“Thanks to the generosity of the NTIA and VTC, the rural subscribers of our region will now enjoy the benefits of the same world class fiber network infrastructure that we have deployed in the City of Bristol, VA, to worldwide acclaim,” said Wes Rosenbalm, president and CEO of BVU. “This project will be a strategic investment in the future of our communities, stimulating future economic development and leading to a better quality of life for all southwest Virginia citizens. By continuing to work closely with our long-time partner Calix, we are confident that we have the right partner to deliver new opportunity to a region that will leap from economically disadvantaged with a lack of adequate broadband services to one that will reap the benefits of being among the most connected regions in the world.”
BVU will deploy the Ethernet eXtensible Architecture (EXA) Powered C7 MSAP. The C7 supports up to 5,120 GPON subscribers out of a single chassis, and well as 10-Gbps Ethernet transport. BVU also will continue to deploy the industry's broadest and most advanced optical network terminal (ONT) portfolio, the 700GX/GE family of ONTs.
Zhone Technologies increases FTTx traction in Nordics with FIKAS broadband AS fiber project
FIKAS Broadband AS (FIKAS), a community access television (CATV) and fiber operator in Norway, is deploying the MXK multi-service access node (MSAN) system from Zhone Technologies Inc., a provider of FTTx network access tools, in the Nordics.
The MXK is serving as the groundwork of FIKAS’s fiber build out in the Hammerfest region of Norway, which will provide local consumers and businesses in northern Norway access to high-speed IP-based services over fiber. The region’s challenging terrain and climate conditions have hindered service delivery in the past.
“Given our region’s tough atmospheric conditions of Arctic cold temperatures, strong winds and high humidity, FIKAS requires a highly reliable and weather-resistant access infrastructure solution,” explains Espen Hansen, CEO of FIKAS. “Zhone’s MXK platform is ideal for these conditions, as well as our bandwidth needs. It provides an extensively redundant, temperature-hardened and scalable solution in our customer communities and we’re excited to have Zhone as a trusted partner that helps us achieve high-quality deployments in a cost-efficient manner.”
The MXK enables FIKAS to build and transition a fiber network with zero downtime of existing services, a key factor in FIKAS’s decision to deploy with Zhone, says a representative. Specifically, the MXK’s high-capacity design provides legacy and advanced service support and maximum service differentiation while ensuring system redundancy and high reliability.
“As noted by FIKAS, the MXK aligns well with the unique needs for their network and their customers, especially given its demand for high reliability, fast uptime and impressive redundancy features,” says Brian Caskey, chief marketing officer of Zhone. “Despite the challenges posed by the climatic conditions in the northern parts of Norway, Zhone is committed to providing FIKAS with an extremely reliable and high performance advanced broadband access network. The consequences of interrupted service are critical; consumers expect continuous delivery of their voice, video and data. FIKAS is a key customer for Zhone as it continues to expand its presence in the Nordics and other parts of Western Europe.”
Zhone’s MXK platform is a fully redundant, carrier-grade all-IP platform and the industry’s first terabit access concentrator. Featuring industry-leading density, scalability and switching capacity, the MXK provides non-blocking capacity of up to 3,600 100 Mbps GPON subscribers or 360 1G Active Ethernet subscribers. In addition, the MXK’s ability to support forActive Ethernet and GPON on the same system enables FIKAS to configure its networks with maximum flexibility and efficiency. Zhone’s future-proof MXK platform also offers FIKAS multi-access points at highly efficient capacities and costs and enables the utility to seamlessly and cost-effectively integrate additional broadband technologies such as10G GPONas consumer demand dictate in the future and technologies evolve to support higher bandwidth.
LOS Bynett and Tussa Kraft in the Nordic region also announced in late 2010 that they are using the MXK to expand their fiber networks and deliver advanced triple-play services.
Verizon Invested More Than $688 Million in New Jersey's Communications Infrastructure in 2010
Consumers and businesses are reaping the benefits of Verizon's continued significant communications and computing infrastructure investment across New Jersey. The company invested more than $688 million in its New Jersey landline communications network and IT infrastructure in 2010.
"New Jersey's communications marketplace is one of the most competitive in the nation, and Verizon is helping to position the state as a technology leader through our aggressive investment in the latest technology for consumers and businesses," said Dennis M. Bone, president of Verizon New Jersey. "From the smallest home to the largest business, Verizon's networks and technology touch lives, and our substantial investments benefit our customers, employees, suppliers and communities."
Verizon's major landline infrastructure programs last year included:
- Continued deployment of the company's award-winning, 100 percent fiber-optic FiOS TV and FiOS Internet services. In 2010, Verizon extended FiOS service to more customers across the state, with the services available to more than 1.7 million New Jersey homes and businesses at year's end.
- Enhancements that further differentiate FiOS services from the competition. FiOS TV provides a host of innovative, interactive features including an advanced interactive media guide; social TV, news, sports and entertainment widgets; DVR management via broadband or cell phone; multi-room Home Media DVR; and more. In 2010, Verizon:
- Launched Flex View, which enables FiOS TV customers to take on-demand video programming outside of the home and view it on various portable devices, including a growing number of compatible smartphones, tablets and laptops.
- Revved up FiOS Internet speeds to 150 megabits per second for downloading and 35 Mbps for uploading – the fastest mass-market speeds in the country.
- Deployment of fiber-optic links to wireless providers' cell sites throughout New Jersey as these carriers expand their infrastructure to meet ever-growing demand for wireless broadband and advanced 4G services. In 2010, Verizon deployed fiber optics to connect more than 1,660 of these sites.
Verizon Business provides secure global information technology and communications services to many medium- to large-business and government customers throughout New Jersey. In 2010, the unit launched the Verizon Mobile Services Enablement Platform to support the development of enterprise mobility applications. In addition, Verizon Business continued to implement its "everything-as-a-service" strategy, introducing new cloud computing solutions, such as Verizon UC&C with Microsoft Online Services, a new unified communications solution; and Verizon Computing as a Service, SMB, a pay-as-you-go online cloud service for small and medium businesses.
In addition, security offerings and a host of industry-specific innovations were unveiled. For example, the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford implemented technologies from Cisco and Verizon to offer stadium sports fans and entertainment followers custom digital video and wireless content, showcasing one of the most technologically advanced and memorable experiences in sports and entertainment.
"Verizon's continued robust network and IT investment is driving the next generation of cloud computing services, which will benefit consumers and businesses alike by making new capabilities available to anyone, anywhere at the touch of a fingertip — on a laptop, smartphone or tablet computer," said Bone.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving 94.1 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 194,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of $106.6 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com
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Ericsson supplies GPON gear to China Unicom
China Unicom has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) to supply its EDA 1500 gigabit passive optical network (GPON) equipment for infrastructure in more than 10 provinces across China. The contract marks China Unicom's first large-scale deployment of GPON technology.
China Unicom will use the GPON gear to roll out fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) across the country. Deployment has already begun.
Mats H. Olsson, head of Ericsson Region China & North East Asia, says, "This is a milestone in the globalization of GPON — the new path China Unicom has taken reaffirms the potential of GPON in China and around the world."
An increasing interest in FTTH to complement initial FTTB deployments across China is expected to increase the use of GPON technology around the country, say observers (see “Huawei sources: FTTH efforts drive greater GPON interest in China”).
Ericsson says it currently is providing GPON to all three of China's telecom operators as well as some cable-TV operators.
Ericsson supplies GPON gear to China Unicom
China Unicom has selected Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) to supply its EDA 1500 gigabit passive optical network (GPON) equipment for infrastructure in more than 10 provinces across China. The contract marks China Unicom's first large-scale deployment of GPON technology.
China Unicom will use the GPON gear to roll out fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) across the country. Deployment has already begun.
Mats H. Olsson, head of Ericsson Region China & North East Asia, says, "This is a milestone in the globalization of GPON — the new path China Unicom has taken reaffirms the potential of GPON in China and around the world."
An increasing interest in FTTH to complement initial FTTB deployments across China is expected to increase the use of GPON technology around the country, say observers (see “Huawei sources: FTTH efforts drive greater GPON interest in China”).
Ericsson says it currently is providing GPON to all three of China's telecom operators as well as some cable-TV operators
Bell Aliant to expand Halifax FTTH network
Bell Aliant, with a financial boost from the Government of Nova Scotia, has announced a CAN $55 million investment to expand its FibreOP fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network, to approximately 160,000 homes and businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Bell Aliant had previously announced an FTTH network for Nova Scotia last spring with a CAN $15 million investment to launch FibreOP services first in Sydney (see "Bell Aliant to bring FTTH to Nova Scotia"). The new expansion will bring the total FTTH investment in Nova Scotia to over CAN $70 million to serve approximately 190,000 homes and businesses.
“The response to our FibreOP service has been outstanding, and we’re pleased to now expand this network to customers in our largest and most competitive market,” said Karen Sheriff, president and CEO, Bell Aliant.
The Government of Nova Scotia contributed $2 million to the project with the hope that the FTTH network will promote economic development opportunities for Nova Scotia.
“To ensure Nova Scotia's economy continues to grow, the province needs to remain competitive in the global economy," said Premier Darrell Dexter. "That means making sure we have the right telecommunications infrastructure in place, right across the province. This is a significant step forward in achieving that goal."
FibreOP service will be available to customers in Halifax, Dartmouth, Eastern Passage, Cole Harbour, Sackville, Hammonds Plains, Waverley, Timberlea, Spryfield, Bedford, St. Margaret’s Bay, and Lake Echo starting in mid-2011. Customers in Sydney and Sydney River currently have FibreOP service, to be followed by Glace Bay, North Sydney, Sydney Mines and New Waterford later this year.
By the end of 2012, Bell Aliant says it will have invested almost half a billion dollars to extend FTTH to over 600,000 homes and businesses.
Cameron Communications to use Calix C7 for GPON broadband stimulus project
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) says that broadband stimulus award recipient Cameron Communications has selected the Calix C7 Multiservice Access Platform (MSAP) to bring advanced GPON fiber-based broadband services to a trio of "unserved" and "underserved" communities in southwest Louisiana.
Cameron Communications will deploy GPON technology to bring broadband services to the residents, businesses, and community institutions in Moss Bluff, Oakdale, and Vinton, LA. Cameron Communications, the parent company for formal award recipient LBH, LLC, received $33.4 million in overall funds, including a $16.7 million grant and a $16.7 million loan for plant engineering, materials, labor, and other costs, including access equipment.
"Moss Bluff, Oakdale, and Vinton will now enjoy the benefits of the 'information superhighway' with this stimulus award allowing us to construct a world class fiber network infrastructure capable of bringing advanced broadband services to these communities," said George Mack, president of Cameron Communications and LBH, LLC. "The bandwidth and fiber access infrastructure created by these projects will allow the residents and businesses in these areas to keep pace with the increasing demands of a global economy, as well as provide infrastructure upgrades to local schools, libraries, hospitals, public safety, and governmental agencies. These projects are critical to the future of these communities, and our longterm relationship with Calix has shown us that we can count on them to deliver when the stakes are high."
Cameron Communications will be leveraging the Calix C7 MSAP along with the 700GX/GE ONT family across all three of its projects.
Kazakhtelecom deploys GPON FTTH network
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) says it has completed the deployment of the first gigabit passive optical network (GPON) in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. Kazakhtelecom will use the new network to provide broadband services such as IPTV, video on demand (VoD), and high-speed Internet access to residential and business customers, Alcatel-Lucent says. The deployment marks the beginning of Kazakhtelecom’s strategy to replace its existing xDSL access infrastructure with fiber to the home (FTTH) technology.
The use of GPON technology will enable Kazakhtelecom to boost the broadband Internet penetration in Kazakhstan while introducing new triple-play services that will increase average revenue per user (ARPU), Alcatel-Lucent adds.
Alcatel-Lucent deployed its GPON-based 7342 Intelligent Services Access Manager Fiber-to-the-User (ISAM FTTU), the related 5520 Access Management System (AMS), as well as a series of indoor and multi-dwelling unit (MDU) optical network terminals (ONTs). The systems house also provided Kazakhtelecom with professional services expertise, including civil works, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, maintenance, as well as training.
World-class fibre-to-the-home network expanding to Halifax Regional Municipality
Over $70 million invested in Nova Scotia to deliver FibreOPTM service to 190,000 homes and businesses
Halifax, NS – Bell Aliant, with the support of the Government of Nova Scotia, today announced a $55 million investment to expand FibreOPTM, its world-class fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network, to approximately 160,000 homes and businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
The FTTH network for Nova Scotia was introduced last spring with Bell Aliant's $15 million investment to launch FibreOP services first in Sydney. This brings the total FTTH investment in Nova Scotia to over $70 million to serve approximately 190,000 homes and businesses.
"The response to our FibreOP service has been outstanding, and we're pleased to now expand this network to customers in our largest and most competitive market," said Karen Sheriff, President and CEO, Bell Aliant. "Giving our customers access to the most advanced technology available not only serves their communication needs today, but ensures they are ready for whatever the future holds. We know that the demand for bandwidth will only continue to grow, and we'll be ready."
The Government of Nova Scotia contributed $2 million to the project to help ensure economic development opportunities for Nova Scotia with leading edge technology infrastructure.
"To ensure Nova Scotia's economy continues to grow, the province needs to remain competitive in the global economy," said Premier Darrell Dexter. "That means making sure we have the right telecommunications infrastructure in place, right across the province. This is a significant step forward in achieving that goal."
The first in Canada to cover an entire city with fibre-to-the-home, Bell Aliant was recently recognized as the best in all of North America for innovation and leadership in FTTH deployment with the FTTXcellence Award, presented at the 2010 FTTH Conference in Las Vegas.
FibreOP Internet offers choices in speeds, including the fastest Internet available in Nova Scotia with 170 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload service. These speeds enable customers to not only download music or movies and share video or photos faster than ever before, but also accommodate the growing need for multiple users within the home.
FibreOP TV offers a 100 per cent digital TV service including High Definition television available on all TVs, and watch and record PVR. Customers can enjoy unmatched digital picture and sound quality on over 200 video channels, 70 HD channels and 98 music channels.
FibreOP service will be available to customers in Halifax, Dartmouth, Eastern Passage, Cole Harbour, Sackville, Hammonds Plains, Waverley, Timberlea, Spryfield, Bedford, St. Margaret's Bay and Lake Echo starting in mid-2011. Customers in Sydney and Sydney River currently have FibreOP service, to be followed by Glace Bay, North Sydney, Sydney Mines and New Waterford later this year.
Customers can pre-register for FibreOP service by visiting www.bellaliant.net/fibreop or calling 1-866-FIBREOP (1-866-342-7367) and will be notified when service is available in their area.
By the end of 2012, Bell Aliant will have invested almost half a billion dollars to extend FTTH to over 600,000 homes and businesses in the areas we serve.