SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 -- Alloptic Inc. (search for Alloptic) has been selected by Italvision XXI for a 2,000-home development in the city of Maracay, Venezuela. The development, Base Sucre, is the first phase of a multi-phase project that will bring GEPON FTTH technology and broadband services to 500,000 residents.
"From the start Italvision's goal was to create a community with state-of-the-art fiber-optic infrastructure," said Armando Lucero, general manager, Sucrevision, Italvision's subsidiary for Base Sucre.
"As we reviewed the technology options available, Alloptic clearly had the features, functionality, and track record we were looking for to support our current and future growth plans. The passive nature of the architecture combined with the fact that it is an Ethernet-based system will allow us greater flexibility than other alternatives and a faster path to a positive return-on-investment," added Carlos Vicuna, president, Vicuna e-Business, the company selected to design, integrate, and install the solution.
"Base Sucre will be the first FTTx deployment in Venezuela," emphasized Ricardo Il Grande, CTO, Vicuna e-Business.
"Being the North American market leader in FTTX greenfield deployments, we are excited about extending our leadership position throughout Central and Latin America," said Shane Eleniak, vice president of marketing and business development for Alloptic. "Our relationship with Vicuna e-Business establishes Alloptic as the market leader for FTTx equipment in the CALA region."
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