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OCNW News Ben Lomand, One of the Largest Independent Telcos in Tennessee, Upgrades Its Network with Occam Networks' BLC 6000 Solution

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Occam Networks Inc. (OTCBB:OCNW), a leading supplier of innovative Ethernet and IP-based loop carrier equipment to telecommunications companies, announced today that Ben Lomand Telephone Co-op, Inc., one of Tennessee’s largest independent operating companies (IOCs), has selected Occam Networks to provide Triple Play services to its customers.

“We evaluated many solutions to expand our network, with a focus on ease of implementation, high performance and stability,” said Ray Cantrell, network operations manager of Ben Lomand. “In our evaluation, Occam’s BLC equipment exceeded competitive products in all categories. This allowed us to migrate to an all IP platform and the Next Level Cabinet Retro kits from Occam provide an easy way to add IP video without replacing the cabinets.”

Ben Lomand built out half of its geographic territory with Next Level Communications equipment, but concerns over the future evolution of that equipment caused them to reconsider their deployment plans. Ben Lomand launched a comprehensive search for an equipment provider to build out the other half of its network, implement upgrades to the area currently covered with Next Level equipment as well as assist with deployment of a FTTH (fiber to the home) project.

To date, Ben Lomand has purchased approximately 50 of Occam’s BLC 6252 blades, and plans to deploy many more as it upgrades seven new networks. Ben Lomand will soon trial Occam’s BLC 6312 blade as part of a project to offer Active Ethernet fiber to the home.

“We plugged Occam’s blades into our network and they were up and running in as little as 15 minutes,” Mr. Cantrell continued. “Engineers from the other companies we invited in required two or three visits to make their products work.”

“Because all Occam BLC products are based on interoperable standards, customer engineers frequently report that our blades are integrated into their networks in a matter of minutes,” said Russ Sharer, vice president of marketing for Occam Networks. “Customers like Ben Lomand demonstrate the value of this standards-based approach. We are eager to help Ben Lomand and other telcos bring new, IP-based services to their subscribers quickly and cost effectively.”

About Occam Networks Inc.

Occam Networks' broadband loop carrier (BLC) solutions enable telecommunications and other service providers to offer innovative voice, broadband, IPTV and full Triple Play services over copper or fiber. Occam solutions give telco service providers flexibility and scalability to expand their offerings, with simplicity of service deployment. Occam's BLC products and services are currently deployed at over 170 service providers in North America. For more information, please visit www.occamnetworks.com.

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