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FTTX News 2006 P1
FCC boosts telcos with video franchise ruling
DECEMBER 21, 2006 By Stephen Hardy -- As expected, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) yesterday acted to streamline video franchise rules. Barring challenges in court, the new rules should make it easier for companies such as Verizon and AT&T to offer video services over their FTTP and FTTN networks.
Supporters rally to FCC ruling
DECEMBER 21, 2006 By Stephen Hardy -- While the acclaim was by no means universal, supporters of yesterday's attempt by the FCC to streamline video franchise processes drew instant support from a variety of telco, systems vendor, and association sources.
France Telecom announces more FTTH plans
DECEMBER 15, 2006 -- The early stage deployment phase will run from 2007 to 2008, with the aim of having 150,000 to 200,000 customers connected by the end of 2008 out of a potential client base of 1 million.
SureWest launches 50-Mbit/sec service over FTTH network
DECEMBER 14, 2006 -- SureWest says it is bundling the 50-Mbit/sec offering in its newly created "Ultimate" quadruple-play package for customers who want the best of everything.
Alphion establishes facilities in India
DECEMBER 14, 2006 -- The demand for triple-play services is expected to drive the deployment of GPON-based products over the next decade, and the company sees this area as the highest growth segment in the telecommunications field.
Hawaiian Telcom selects Alcatel-Lucent for IP network transformation
DECEMBER 14, 2006 -- Hawaiian Telcom is deploying the Alcatel 7330 ISAM FTTN and 7342 ISAM FTTU to extend the bandwidth potential of fiber from the network core to the subscriber premises, as well as the 7750 Service Router and 7450 Ethernet Service Switch to address its service routing requirements.
Free selects Cisco for French FTTH
DECEMBER 13, 2006 -- Free (part of the Iliad Group) is to roll out the first and largest optical fiber network in France based on the Cisco equipment.
FTTH Council touts Texas video franchising law
DECEMBER 13, 2006 -- The Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Council has released and filed with the Federal Communications Commission a study that purports to show that the law has increased FTTH deployments and video competition.
Border to Border selects Alloptic GEPON for FTTP rollout
DECEMBER 5, 2006 -- Alloptic says its hardened optical network terminals (ONTs) and long-reach optics capability are ideal for rural applications.
Corning Cable Systems and Charles Industries debut new LCP enclosure
NOVEMBER 29, 2006 -- The OptiTect Premier Sealed LCP Enclosure is a prestubbed, preconnectorized enclosure that provides the best protection from environmental conditions, say the companies.
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