Occam Networks’ MSAP Solutions Enable Polar Communications to Bring Advanced Voice, Data, Video Services to North Dakota Homes and Businesses

As service and operational requirements increased over the past six years, Polar realized that the company’s long term FTTN strategy would be unable to keep up with future demand. The solution was a shift to a FTTP strategy that began two years ago and will continue with the current Occam deployment. To accommodate the expected growth in last mile traffic, Polar is also deploying Occam’s resilient 10 Gigabit Ethernet aggregation solution.

Because DSL continues to play an important role in Polar’s broadband network, they will use Occam’s BLC 6000 MSAP and the platform’s common OS to simplify the hybrid copper, FTTP and 10 Gigabit aggregation network.

“Our long term strategy is to continue a steady FTTH build, and when we are finished, go back and replace our original FTTN infrastructure by extending fiber to the home,” said David Dunning, General Manager and CEO of Polar Communications. “Furthermore, we have already purchased Occam equipment to upgrade two larger exchanges to GPON next year. We plan to offer a triple play services to our subscribers and Occam access equipment is a critical part of that strategy.”

“Entertainment services such as IPTV, video on demand and streaming media are driving upgrade strategies for service providers such as Polar,” said Juan Vela, Director, Marketing and Strategy at Occam Networks. “Consumers can enjoy a wide range of communication and entertainment services while service providers achieve rapid returns on their broadband investments as they transition to FTTP with Occam’s solutions.”

About Polar Communications

Polar Communications was founded in 1952 and focuses on offering the technology and tools necessary to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Polar provides telecommunications services to more than 12,000 subscribers in North Dakota and Minnesota. Among the services offered include: local, long distance, and cellular telephone, digital cable TV, high speed Internet services including DSL and wireless, key systems, pagers, alarm systems and more.

About Occam Networks, Inc.

Occam Networks' broadband access solutions empower service providers to offer profitable new voice, data and video services over copper and fiber. Occam systems deliver flexibility and scalability in a Triple Play world. Over 2.5 million BLC 6000 ports are currently deployed at over 340 service providers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.occamnetworks.com.

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