JUNE 25, 2008 -- Motorola Inc. (search for Motorola) has announced that Ontario-based Compton Communications has selected Motorola's fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) gear for the launch of its all-fiber network and new commercial service offerings. The win marks the first deployment of Motorola's GPON technology within the cable industry and within the Canadian market.
Compton Communications will use the Motorola AXS1800 Optical Access Platform and ONT1400GT Optical Network Terminal.
"Cable operators have long been associated with the delivery of residential services," said Brendan O'Hara of Compton Communications. "However, with the services capabilities provided by GPON, and specifically Motorola's proven Cable PON portfolio, we have an opportunity to target commercial service applications where hundreds of megabits or even gigabit throughput is required. It's a new and important market for us with promising revenue potential."
"Over the last 18 months, Motorola has been working with cable operators to establish the best way to incorporate FTTH technology into existing cable network applications," said Dr. George Simmons, corporate vice president and general manager, Access Network Solutions, Motorola, Inc. "Commercial services quickly emerged as a key area of interest among our customers, and GPON is a natural fit as cable companies like Compton Communications look to deliver dedicated high-throughput connectivity in support of business and enterprise networking requirements."
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